Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 3
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Benedetti scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Donner Keil has been cut.#KD#
Benedetti lands a left and a right that send Keil crashing to the mat, dazed. Benedetti thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Keil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Keil throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keil. Benedetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Keil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benedetti misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Keil to counter with a crisp jab.
Keil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benedetti on the side of the head.
Benedetti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Benedetti misses with a left hand
and Keil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut.
Keil ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
Keil lands a nice looking body shot.
Benedetti swings for the body but Keil moves out of range.
A punch combination from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti throws a shot from downtown. Keil moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Keil.
Benedetti throwing a counter right hand but Keil manages to avoid it.#T1#
Keil lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Benedetti does no damage.
Keil scores with a body shot.
Keil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Keil misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti moves away from the strike by Keil.
Benedetti stalks Keil and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Keil's face. Keil staggers backwards, shaken.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Keil moves out of range as Benedetti strikes.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Keil avoids them all with ease.
Keil misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keil shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benedetti throws a head kick that misses
and Keil counters with a nice leg kick.
Keil looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Keil just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBenedetti.#T2#
Keil scores with a jab. Benedetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Keil fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benedetti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Keil looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Benedetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benedetti throws a hook but Keil blocks it.
Keil scores with a shot to the body.
Keil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keil takes a swing at Benedetti's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benedetti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keil lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Benedetti misses.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keil moves away.
Keil moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keil.
Keil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Benedetti lands a jab.
Benedetti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Keil is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benedetti rather than just go for the knockout.
Benedetti moves out of range as Keil strikes.
Keil misses with a wild body shot.
Keil jabs at Benedetti's body.
Keil misses with a wild body shot.
Benedetti throws a shot to the body.
Keil ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Keil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Some wild striking there from Benedetti.
An inside leg kick lands from Keil.
Benedetti moves out of range of the leg kick from Keil.
Keil lands with a right hand.
Keil dodges the punch combination from Benedetti.
Keil lands a nice hook to Benedetti's body. Benedetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benedetti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keil.
Benedetti misses with a right hand
and Keil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Benedetti's head.
Keil cracks a nice hook into Benedetti's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Benedetti both land. Nice combination.
Benedetti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Keil.
A left lands for Keil.
No joy there for Keil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keil jabs Benedetti right on the nose. Benedetti blinks but takes it well.
Keil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Benedetti throws a right hand that Keil ducks under and follows up with a left that Keil also avoids with ease.
Keil cracks Benedetti with an open hand slap.
Keil fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benedetti.
A cross from Benedetti lands.
Benedetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Donner Keil will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donner Keil's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Benedetti swinging wildly here. #KD#
Benedetti lands a big head kick that sends Keil tumbling to the mat! Benedetti takes a step backwards and waves Keil back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Benedetti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Keil throws a looping overhand right but Benedetti ducks down to avoid it.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Keil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
Claudio Benedetti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to bum rush Keil with a series of wild strikes but Keil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Keil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benedettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Keil throws a hook to the side of Benedetti's head but Benedetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Benedetti misses with a double jab
and Keil counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benedetti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benedetti throws a hook but Keil blocks it.#T1#
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Keil saw that one coming.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keil.
Benedetti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keil.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Keil avoids them all with ease.
Benedetti throws a head kick but Keil moves out of range.
Keil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Benedetti is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Keil.
Benedetti takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Keil digs a good hook to Benedetti's body.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice combination there by Keil.
Good shot there by Keil.
Keil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keil dodges the punch combination from Benedetti.
Keil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Keil ducks under a wild hook from Benedetti.
Keil is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benedetti with a body shot.
Benedetti misses with a few strikes there.
Keil throws a combination. Benedetti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Keil lands with an overhand left.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Benedetti walks into a jab.
Benedetti throws a lazy right hand but Keil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keil looks to throw the jab but Benedetti is out of range.
Keil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Keil connects with a body shot that sends Benedetti's belly button to the back.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Keil moves out of range.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand
and Keil counters with a straight right hand.
Keil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benedetti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benedetti throws a lazy uppercut
and Keil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keil lands a jab to Benedetti's midsection.
Keil slips under a jab from Benedetti.
The fighters circle momentarily. Keil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Keil scores with a nice right hand.
Keil throws out a loose jab but Benedetti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benedetti.
Benedetti takes a swing at Keil's ribcage but misses.
Benedetti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Benedetti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Benedetti looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Keil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Benedetti 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benedetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Keil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keil missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti throws a leg kick
and Keil counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Benedetti jabs at Keil's body.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keil circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick from Keil, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keil connects with a body shot.
Keil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benedetti misses with a hook
and Keil counters with a nice low kick that buckles Benedetti's knee momentarily.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Keil moves out of range.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keil moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Keil throws a good cross that connects.
Keil clobbers Benedetti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keil lands a nice hook to Benedetti's body. Benedetti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Keil lands a nice shot to the body.
Keil wants to land a leg kick but Benedetti is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donner Keil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donner Keil's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Benedetti misses its intended target.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Keil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Keil fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Benedetti checks it well.
Keil takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Keil fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Keil throws a one two combo.
Benedetti throws a hook but Keil avoids it easily.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keil slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keil.
Benedetti went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Benedetti might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Keil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keil jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Benedetti looks to land a combination. Keil sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Benedetti looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keil misses with an uppercut.
Benedetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Keil counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Benedetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keil.
Benedetti lands a really nice looking cross but Keil seems unphased.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Keil's shoulder, as Keil tries to avoid the shot.
Keil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benedetti at a distance.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benedetti throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keil swinging wildly here.
Benedetti throws a nice looking combination but Keil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benedetti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Keil.
Keil fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Keil avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Keil slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti moves out of range as Keil strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keil.
Keil throws a combination. Benedetti tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keil moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Keil.
Keil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keil appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Keil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benedetti under the eye.
Keil slips a jab from Benedetti.
Keil cracks Benedetti with a good jab.
Keil scores with a kick to the midsection.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keil let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keil cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Keil.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice jab there from Keil.
Keil catches Benedetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keil scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Keil lands a body shot.
Benedetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benedetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Keil throws a shot to the body.
Keil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Keil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Benedetti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benedetti throws a leg kick which misses Keil's front leg but catches the back leg as Keil tries to avoid it.
Keil lands with a cross.
Keil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keil punishes Benedetti's body with a nice straight punch.
Keil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benedetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Keil catches Benedetti with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donner Keil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keil lands with a good body shot.
Keil lands with a right hand.
Keil is looking to slow Benedetti down with leg kicks.
Keil lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keil scores with a jab to the body.
Benedetti throws the left hand but Keil avoids the punch easily.
Keil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Keil moves away from the strike by Benedetti.
Benedetti missing with a left hand there. Keil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Keil walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benedetti does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Keil stuns Benedetti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Keil saw that one coming.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Benedetti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Keil lands a nice shot that snaps Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keil buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keil.
Keil uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benedetti has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keil tests Benedetti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Keil scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donner Keil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keil 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donner Keil!
Donner Keil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

Event: STRIKE! 11
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Gomez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Gomez had a free shot at his head there.
A good leg kick by Gomez.
Gomez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Gomez slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson sizes up Gomez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Pedro Gomez has been cut.
Anderson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gomez.
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!
Gomez moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Gomez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Jab, jab by Gomez - just one landing.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gomez throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Gomez avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Gomez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Anderson throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
Gomez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gomez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.#T1#
Gomez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gomez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Anderson scores with a jab. Gomez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gomez throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gomez slips a straight right by Anderson.
Anderson throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Gomez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gomez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gomez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Anderson.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Gomez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gomez throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Gomez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
A big right from Anderson misses.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Gomez's shoulder, as Gomez tries to avoid the shot.
Gomez scores with a nice right hand.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomez slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Gomez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Gomez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gomez throws a combination. Anderson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gomez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Anderson throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gomez lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the ropes and back into range.
Gomez lands with a right hand.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomez throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Anderson throws a jab when Gomez was well out of range.
Gomez with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Gomez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Anderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gomez on the side of the head.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomez with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Gomez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Gomez's cut.
That's time! Gomez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gomez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Gomez.
Anderson connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson throws a low kick but Gomez avoids it.
Pedro Gomez is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#KD2#
Anderson clips Gomez with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Gomez a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Gomez is rocked!
Gomez slips a straight right by Anderson.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson 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.
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gomez.
Gomez connects with a nice looking jab.
Gomez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.#T1#
Gomez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Anderson.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Gomez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Anderson throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez sizes up Anderson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Gomez saw that one coming.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Gomez is out of range.
Gomez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez staying out of range there.
Gomez connects with the punch.
Gomez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Gomez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gomez. Gomez obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target. #T2#
Anderson missing with a left hand there. Gomez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Gomez misses the target.
Gomez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomez.
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Gomez moved out of range nicely.
Anderson throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Anderson tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Anderson misses with a hook
and Gomez counters with a good low kick that Anderson was not able to check.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Gomez cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Gomez lands a slapping body shot.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Anderson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gomez ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
Gomez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomez lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Anderson takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Pedro Gomez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Anderson misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Ryan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomez throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Gomez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Anderson throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gomez staying out of range there.
Gomez connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomez tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Gomez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gomez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gomez scores with a nice right hand.
Anderson throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Anderson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
Gomez slips under a jab from Anderson.
Gomez cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Gomez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez scores with the left hand. Anderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Gomez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
A big left from Anderson misses.
A low kick lands for Gomez.
Gomez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Gomez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez lands with a good body shot.
Gomez jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gomez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a right hand
and Gomez counters with an outside leg kick.
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That kick from Gomez tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gomez connects with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gomez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson looks to land a right hand but Gomez moved out of range.
Pedro Gomez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Gomez scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomez 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: GAMMA#1056 Nuufo v Giant
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Berkut has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Berkut manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
Sitsongrit trying to strike off his back.
Sitsongrit throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sitsongrit throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Berkut landing with the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berkut stands up over Sitsongrit, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berkut landing with the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Berkut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berkut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Berkut postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
Berkut trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Berkut engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sitsongrit trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sitsongrit trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Berkut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Berkut is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit tries to strike from the bottom.
Sitsongrit trying to strike off his back.
Berkut seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sitsongrit throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Berkut landing with the ground and pound.
Berkut trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berkut working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Berkut cracks Sitsongrit with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Berkut postures up and lands a big shot to Sitsongrit's brow.
Berkut scoring with some ground and pound.
Berkut with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Berkut stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Sitsongrit throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Berkut connects with a couple of short punches.
Berkut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Berkut tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Berkut slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Berkut moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Berkut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the position but Berkut is controlling the position.
Berkut landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sitsongrit throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Berkut avoids the strikes from the bottom by Sitsongrit.
Berkut lands a nice forearm strike.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sitsongrit striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sitsongrit takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkut blocks the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Berkut is chipping away with strikes.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sitsongrit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sitsongrit strikes from the bottom but Berkut uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Sitsongrit is being controlled here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Berkut's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Berkut blocks the strikes from Sitsongrit. #T4#
Berkut 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.
Sitsongrit missing with punches from the bottom.
Sitsongrit taking some punishment here, with Berkut in his half guard.
Berkut scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#It looks like Petsuwan Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Berkut is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Berkut tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
Berkut looking to finish Sitsongrit with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Sitsongrit is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkut unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sitsongrit wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Berkut celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kirill Berkut!
Kirill Berkut thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1055 River v Hanson
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Payton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kogos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kogos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kogos misses the target.
Payton leaves Kogos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Payton misses with a right hand
and Kogos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Payton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've been told by Kogos's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A swing and a miss from Payton.
Payton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payton pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Payton moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Payton.
Kogos can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
We've been informed that Payton 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.
Payton stalls. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kogos.
Kogos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Payton on the inside.
Payton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kogos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kogos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Payton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kogos stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Kogos missing with knees to the body.
Kogos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kogos fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Payton.
Kogos pressing his opponent against the cage.
Payton lands a hook that snaps the head of Kogos backwards.
Payton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kogos lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Payton misses with a punch on the inside.
Payton can't find room to land a body shot as Kogos controls the action. #TD#
Kogos has clasped his hands together around Payton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Payton defending against the ground and pound.
Payton is not content to let Kogos control the position.
Payton is looking for a sweep.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Payton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kogos 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.
Payton is looking to reverse the position.
Payton takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Payton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Payton is looking to reverse the position.
Payton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kogos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kogos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Payton keeps working.
Payton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kogos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Kogos throws a strike aimed at the side of Payton's head but Payton avoids it well.
Payton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kogos.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Payton is trying to get back to half guard.
Kogos working away.
Kogos working the body and head with strikes.
Payton tries to improve position but can't.
Kogos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Payton some visible discomfort.
Kogos cracks Payton with a big elbow.
Payton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Kogos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Payton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Payton on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Walter Payton's cut even more.
Payton lands with a straight right. Kogos didn't see that one coming.
Payton ducks under a wild hook from Kogos.
Payton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Paulo Kogos has been cut.#KD2#
Payton cracks Kogos with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kogos looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Payton finish him? #ROC2#Kogos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kogos head around and knocks him out cold! Payton hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Payton!
Walter Payton spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Eagle throws a big shot that misses.
Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero takes a swing at Eagle's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Eagle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Eagle.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Eagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eagle lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eagle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eagle tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Eagle back against the cage.
Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero effectively controlling the action here.
Eagle misses with a body punch. #BC#
Eagle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eagle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Eagle lands with a straight right. Romero didn't see that one coming.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eagle misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Eagle clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the cage.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eagle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagle uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land.
A short uppercut from Eagle.
Eagle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero 's elbow.
Eagle misses with some punches.
Romero working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Eagle.
Eagle blocks an uppercut.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Romero misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Eagle as the two fighters clinch.
Eagle blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eagle lands with a left to the head.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eagle.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romero s head.
Eagle digs a right hand underneath Romero 's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eagle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eagle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eagle is keeping busy.
Romero tries to work over Eagle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Eagle.
Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Eagle blocks an uppercut.
Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Romero is leaning against Eagle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Eagle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eagle scores with a hook to the body.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Eagle.
A short uppercut from Eagle.
Eagle lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eagle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eagle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero .
Romero looks winded!
Eagle lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Romero tries a body shot but Eagle blocks it.
Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Romero 's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero .
Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eagle lands a right hand.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Eagle controls the action.
A hook to the body from Romero .
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eagle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eagle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Eagle prevents a body shot from Romero .
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eagle tries to work over Romero 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eagle lands a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Eagle dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Eagle jabs at Romero 's body.
Romero misses the shot to the body.
Eagle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Romero lands with a cross.
Eagle misses with a wild body shot.
Eagle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romero .
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Eagle.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Romero in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Eagle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Romero swats away the attempt to clinch by Eagle.
Eagle staying out of range there.
Eagle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Romero tests Eagle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eagle misses the shot to the body.
Eagle throws a body punch but Romero moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Eagle fails to land.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eagle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Eagle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Rock Romero has been cut.
Eagle wants to clinch.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Eagle.
Romero getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC2#Eagle is rocked!
Eagle looks to throw the jab but Romero is out of range.
Oh Eagle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romero weaves into range and cracks Eagle right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Eagle goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Romero is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Romero !
A victorious Rock Romero thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Vercetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Vercetti lands with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Hugo Loris has been cut.
Vercetti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Loris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vercetti.
Loris misses with a hook. Vercetti ducked under it nicely.
Vercetti throws out a loose jab but Loris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Vercetti, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Loris throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Loris moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti 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.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vercetti.
Loris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vercetti ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
A big right from Vercetti misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vercetti connects with a right hand. Loris shakes it off.
Vercetti defending well as Loris loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Loris throws the left hand but Vercetti avoids the punch easily.
Vercetti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vercetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loris.
Loris misses with a looping right.
Loris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Loris throws a lazy right hand but Vercetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Loris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Loris with a hook.
Vercetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Vercetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Loris misses with a looping right.
Loris defending well as Vercetti loads up on a big left hand.
Loris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vercetti.
Vercetti misses with a hook.
Loris misses the shot to the body.
Vercetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vercetti manages to avoid it.
Loris ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
Loris scores with a hook to the body. Vercetti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Loris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vercetti 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.
Vercetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vercetti slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Loris.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vercetti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Loris - the referee stops the clock and Vercetti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Loris. Vercetti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vercetti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Loris.
Vercetti ducks right into an uppercut from Loris.
Vercetti blocks the body kick.
Vercetti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Loris.
Loris slips a jab and a cross from Vercetti.
Tommy Vercetti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vercetti swings for the body but Loris moves out of range. #T2#
Loris lands a front kick.
Loris misses with a hook. Vercetti ducked under it nicely.
Loris scores with a body shot.
Loris misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Loris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vercetti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Loris takes one to the chin there.
Vercetti lands a jab-cross combination.
Vercetti misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
Vercetti loads up on a big right hand but Loris slips the punch.
Loris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A jab from Vercetti does it's job there.#TD#
Loris feints and as Vercetti raises his hands in defense, Loris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Loris throws an elbow that misses. Vercetti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Loris's guard. Nice move by Vercetti!#REVB#
Vercetti won't allow Loris to sweep him here.
Loris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Vercetti is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Loris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vercetti preventing the sweep.
Loris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Vercetti trying to control from the bottom.
Vercetti gets back to full guard.
Vercetti controlling the position.#T4#
Loris throws a big elbow that misses.
Loris postures up in Vercetti's guard and throws a big left but Vercetti blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vercetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vercetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loris.
Loris throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Loris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vercetti dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Loris is looking to sweep but instead, Vercetti has passed into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Loris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hugo Loris'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#
Vercetti misses with a hook. Loris ducked under it nicely.
Hugo Loris is winning the standup battle so far.
Loris jabs at Vercetti's body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vercetti enables Loris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vercetti manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Loris throws a big elbow that misses.
Vercetti keeping full guard, as Loris tries to pass.
Loris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Loris postures up in Vercetti's guard and throws a big left but Vercetti blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loris's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Loris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loris cracks Vercetti with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Loris postures up and lands a big shot to Vercetti's brow.
Loris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vercetti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Vercetti 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.
Loris looking to sit in guard and control but Vercetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Vercetti stopping the sweep attempt from Loris.
Vercetti controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Loris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loris is trying to keep Vercetti in close. #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.#SUB#
Vercetti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vercetti has managed to get both his arms back between Loris's legs - danger averted.
Loris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Loris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vercetti works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loris is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Loris with the active half guard here but Vercetti passes nicely into side control.
Vercetti is trying to move to mount but Loris reverses beautifully and ends up in Vercetti's guard.
Loris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vercetti can do to turn this around?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vercetti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vercetti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loris landing some decent shots from guard.
Loris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vercetti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Loris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but Vercetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Loris throwing strikes from guard but Vercetti blocks nicely.
Loris looking to sit in guard and control but Vercetti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Loris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Loris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vercetti is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Loris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Loris'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Vercetti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loris.
Hugo Loris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loris scores with a shot to the body.
Vercetti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Loris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vercetti throws a hook to the side of Loris's head but Loris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vercetti throws a right and a left that Loris avoids nicely.
Vercetti moves out of range of the body kick.
Loris cracks Vercetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Loris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vercetti.
Loris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vercetti.
A big right from Loris misses.
Loris scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vercetti throws a lazy right hand but Loris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Loris.
Loris trying to control the action but Vercetti is working from the bottom.
Loris remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Loris wants to control but Vercetti is keeping him busy.
Loris controls the position.
Vercetti can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vercetti keeps working.
Vercetti tries to improve position but can't.
Vercetti prevents Loris from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Vercetti's face as Loris controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Vercetti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vercetti being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Loris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vercetti.#T3#
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Loris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Vercetti misses.
Vercetti throws a nice looking combination but Loris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vercetti missing with a left hand there. Loris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Loris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vercetti wants to get back to full guard.
Vercetti trying to control but Loris postures up.
Still in half guard, Loris seems content to control.#T4#
Loris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vercetti keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Loris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Loris seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vercetti for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Vercetti connects with a right hand. Loris shakes it off.
Loris scores with a body shot.
Tommy Vercetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Loris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Loris. Beautiful body shot.
Vercetti connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loris misses with a looping right.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut.
Loris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vercetti circles away.#TD#
Loris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loris lands in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Loris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loris 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#1054 Oliver v Adrian
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
A lazy body kick from Peters
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Sol Peters has been cut.
Peters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cross moves out of range of the body kick from Peters.
We've been informed that Cross 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.
Cross with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Peters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Peters looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Peters lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Peters misses with a left hand
and Cross counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good shot there by Peters.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Peters moved out of range nicely.
It appears Peters was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peters slips a jab from Cross.
A big right from Cross misses.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Peters was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Peters throws an off balance right hand
and Cross counters with a straight right hand.
Cross works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Sol Peters's cut is getting worse.
Peters attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cross scores with a nice strike.
Crunch! Peters slams his shin into Cross's torso.
Peters scores with a sloppy right hand. Cross should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Peters fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cross looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cross darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Sol Peters's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cross takes a jab right on the kisser.
Peters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peters moves out of range as Cross throws a body kick. #KD#
Peters lands a big uppercut and Cross crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Cross looks OK. Peters waves Cross back to his feet!
Peters slips under a jab from Cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Peters!
Peters scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Peters looks for the body kick but Cross saw that one coming.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Cross ducks under a wild hook from Peters.
Cross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peters. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peters just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Cross on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peters throws a big shot that misses.
Peters avoids a kick to the body.
Peters misses with a kick to the body.
Cross moves out of range as Peters throws a body kick.
Cross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Cross.
Peters swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cross throws a low kick but Peters avoids it.
Peters misses with a straight right.
Peters with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cross to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Peters misses with a left hand
and Cross counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peters thinking.
Cross slips under a jab.
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cross slips a straight right by Peters.
Cross cracks a nice hook into Peters's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Peters misses the target.
Cross lands a glancing blow to the side of Peters's head.
Cross scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peters in his tracks.
Cross connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#Jeez, Sol Peters's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jeremy Cross!
A victorious Jeremy Cross thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Abdelrahman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shahzad Abdelrahman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Cremonesi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abdelrahman doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
De Cremonesi gets tackled into the ropes by Abdelrahman. Abdelrahman maintains the clinch.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Cremonesi tries a body shot but Abdelrahman blocks it.
De Cremonesi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Cremonesi misses with some punches.
Our sources have told us that De Cremonesi has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Abdelrahman working aggressively here.
Abdelrahman takes a shot to the head.
Abdelrahman dodges an elbow strike from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdelrahman has a couple of punches blocked by De Cremonesi.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Cremonesi managing to block the knees to the body from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman working aggressively here.
De Cremonesi takes a shot to the head.
Abdelrahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Cremonesi backwards. #T1#
Abdelrahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Cremonesi prevents a body shot from Abdelrahman.
De Cremonesi has a couple of punches blocked by Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman blocking some punches.
De Cremonesi presses Abdelrahman against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdelrahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdelrahman scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Cremonesi lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
De Cremonesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdelrahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abdelrahman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
De Cremonesi avoids the elbow strike from Abdelrahman, against the ropes.
Abdelrahman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abdelrahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abdelrahman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De Cremonesi's efforts to push away.#T2#
Abdelrahman tries to throw a body punch but De Cremonesi avoids it by throwing Abdelrahman back against the ropes.
Abdelrahman throws an elbow but it misses.
De Cremonesi blocks a body shot from Abdelrahman.
Abdelrahman tries to stall but De Cremonesi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Cremonesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Cremonesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abdelrahman misses with a punch on the inside.
De Cremonesi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdelrahman's elbow.
De Cremonesi is trying to stall.
Abdelrahman missing with knees to the body.
Abdelrahman working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abdelrahman.
De Cremonesi blocks an elbow strike.
Abdelrahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman blocks an elbow strike.
De Cremonesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
De Cremonesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Abdelrahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdelrahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shahzad Abdelrahman dominated that round.
That's time! De Cremonesi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Abdelrahman forces De Cremonesi back against the ropes and clinches.
De Cremonesi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Cremonesi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Cremonesi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abdelrahman missing with knees to the body.
De Cremonesi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdelrahmans head.
Abdelrahman swings wildly with an uppercut but De Cremonesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Cremonesi lands a body punch.
Abdelrahman struggles to land a body shot inside as De Cremonesi controls his hands.
De Cremonesi scores with a shot to the side of Abdelrahman's head. #BC#
De Cremonesi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdelrahman scores with a spinning back kick!
Abdelrahman moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice jab there from De Cremonesi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdelrahman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
De Cremonesi blocks a head kick by Abdelrahman.
A quick step to the side and De Cremonesi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Cremonesi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abdelrahman scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
De Cremonesi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abdelrahman counters with a two punch combo.
De Cremonesi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abdelrahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdelrahman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abdelrahman misses with a leg kick.
De Cremonesi connects with a leg kick.
Abdelrahman throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abdelrahman is looking to slow De Cremonesi down with leg kicks.
De Cremonesi takes a swing at Abdelrahman's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Cremonesi.
Abdelrahman connects with a high kick.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Cremonesi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdelrahman throws an off balance right hand
letting De Cremonesi counter with a right hand.
De Cremonesi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abdelrahman.#T2#
De Cremonesi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Cremonesi looks to throw the jab but Abdelrahman is out of range.
Abdelrahman blocks the body kick.
Abdelrahman lands with a right hand.
Franko De Cremonesi is winning the standup battle so far.
De Cremonesi lunges at Abdelrahman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abdelrahman's hand.
Abdelrahman slips under a jab.
Abdelrahman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Abdelrahman darts in and clinches De Cremonesi up against the ropes.
Abdelrahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De Cremonesi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdelrahman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman throws a punch but it's blocked by De Cremonesi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Abdelrahman fails to land.
De Cremonesi tries to work over Abdelrahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abdelrahman blocking some punches.
De Cremonesi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Franko De Cremonesi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Abdelrahman tries to clinch there but De Cremonesi circles away.
Abdelrahman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abdelrahman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abdelrahman ducks under a wild hook from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a nice looking body shot.
Abdelrahman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from De Cremonesi. That one must have hurt.
De Cremonesi avoids the body shot from Abdelrahman.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick that misses.
Abdelrahman dodges the punch combination from De Cremonesi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abdelrahman! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
De Cremonesi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abdelrahman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Cremonesi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdelrahman moves away.#T1#
De Cremonesi throws a series of punches but Abdelrahman moves out of range.
De Cremonesi is looking to chop away at Abdelrahman's legs.
Abdelrahman throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Cremonesi walks into a left hand.
De Cremonesi lands a jab-cross combination.
Abdelrahman tests De Cremonesi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook.
De Cremonesi digs a good body shot into Abdelrahman's ribs.
Abdelrahman moves out of range as De Cremonesi throws a body kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
Abdelrahman raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abdelrahman misses with a left hand
and De Cremonesi counters with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abdelrahman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abdelrahman looking to throw knees to the head but De Cremonesi is blocking nicely. #T2#
De Cremonesi lands an elbow that stopped Abdelrahman in his tracks for a moment.
De Cremonesi lands a right hand.
De Cremonesi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdelrahman prevents a body shot from De Cremonesi.
Abdelrahman blocks the elbow strike.
De Cremonesi misses with some punches.
De Cremonesi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abdelrahman's elbow. #BC#
De Cremonesi breaks from the clinch.
Abdelrahman lands with a straight right. De Cremonesi didn't see that one coming.
Abdelrahman wants to slow De Cremonesi down by chopping away at his legs.
Abdelrahman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abdelrahman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi is out of range.
De Cremonesi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Abdelrahman has closed the distance and engaged De Cremonesi in a clinch.
Abdelrahman prevents a body shot from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

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 Franko De Cremonesi.
I think De Cremonesi 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 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Shahzad Abdelrahman!
Shahzad Abdelrahman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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

#R1#
Richardson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Toivonen throws out a counter right but Richardson avoids it with no problem.
Richardson lands with a nice body punch.
Toivonen walks into a straight right hand from Richardson.#ROC#Toivonen is rocked!
Toivonen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richardson. Richardson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Toivonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Richardson finish him?
Toivonen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Toivonen moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Richardson instigates a clinch.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen seems to have recovered his senses.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Toivonen works on Richardson's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Toivonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Richardson tries a body shot but Toivonen blocks it.
Richardson lands a nice uppercut.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Richardson pushes Toivonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Richardson is stalling here.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson prevents a body shot from Toivonen.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut. #T2#
A bit of stalling here from Richardson.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Toivonen's elbow.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Richardson.
Richardson tries to throw a body punch but Toivonen avoids it by throwing Richardson back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Richardson.
Toivonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson can't find room to land a body shot as Toivonen controls the action.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson lands with a light punch inside.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Toivonen.
Richardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Toivonen.
Toivonen trying to control the position but instead, Richardson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Toivonen into the cage.
Richardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Toivonen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Toivonen blocks an uppercut.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Toivonen prevents a body shot from Richardson.
A frustrated look appears on Toivonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Toivonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Richardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Richardson lands an uppercut.
Toivonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toivonen blocking some punches.
Richardson stalls.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson trying to control the position but instead, Toivonen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Richardson into the cage.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Richardson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Toivonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.
A big right from Toivonen misses.
Toivonen takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Richardson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toivonen slips under a jab.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toivonen can do to turn this around?
Richardson scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Richardson cracks Toivonen with an uppercut from hell and Toivonen crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Richardson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toivonen controlling the position.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Toivonen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Richardson is controlling him.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richardson trying to control the position from guard on top but Toivonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richardson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toivonen looking to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivonen scores with a jab.
Richardson tries to clinch but Toivonen moves away
and Toivonen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richardson tries to clinch up
and Toivonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Richardson misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Toivonen misses.
Richardson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Toivonen misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Richardson misses.
Toivonen tries to counter with a clinch but Richardson shakes him off and moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richardson.
Toivonen walks straight into a right hand from Richardson - that's dropped him! Richardson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Toivonen from any more punishment! Toivonen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rick Richardson!
During a confident post fight interview, Rick Richardson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: STRIKE! 8
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Maul cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Maul missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been informed that Maul 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.
Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Maul's head back.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maul tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.
Maul throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a head kick but Maul moves out of range.
Maul replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anderson blocks it well.
Maul fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anderson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maul staying out of range there.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Maul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Tang Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson misses with an uppercut
and Maul counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maul scores with a punch to the head.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maul moves away from the strike by Anderson.
Maul lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Anderson slips under a jab.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Anderson slips under a jab from Maul.
Anderson 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.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Anderson loads up on a big right hand but Maul slips the punch.
Maul misses with a straight right.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Maul avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Maul feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andersons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anderson misses the jab.
Maul slips under a jab.
Maul staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Maul.
Maul lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Maul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maul with a nice cross.#T2#
Maul scores with a jab. Anderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maul tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Maul catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Maul uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Anderson misses.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maul is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maul.
Maul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Maul.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson throws a head kick but Maul moves out of range.
Anderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anderson staying out of range there.
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Maul takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Maul thows a body kick. Anderson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maul throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Maul looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
Maul lands a slapping body shot.
Maul moves away from the strike by Anderson.
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 Ryan Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Maul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Maul.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Maul's head but Maul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. Anderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maul throws out the jab.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
Maul tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Maul.
Anderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Maul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson throws a jab when Maul was well out of range.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Maul scores with a push kick.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big left from Anderson misses.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tang Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Maul is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Maul. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Anderson.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maul scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Maul misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Maul looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Maul takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Anderson lands the left hand.#ROC#Maul is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maul lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Maul closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the ropes.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Maul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Maul is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Maul blocks a body shot from Anderson. #T2#
Maul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maul working aggressively here.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Maul.
Maul is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Maul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson misses with an uppercut.
Anderson misses the jab.
A nice side step and Maul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maul throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Maul waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Maul throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson throws a big shot that misses.
Anderson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Anderson there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tang Maul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maul throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson throws the left hand but Maul avoids the punch easily.
Maul jabs Anderson right on the nose. Anderson blinks but takes it well.
Maul slips under a jab.
Anderson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maul lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
Maul connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maul.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Maul looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Maul tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anderson slips under a jab from Maul.
Anderson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maul.#KD#
Anderson scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Maul to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Maul is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
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!
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Maul saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Maul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maul ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Maul lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Maul seems to have recovered his senses.
Maul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maul.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Anderson on the side of the head.
Anderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Maul lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut there from Maul.
A big right from Maul misses.
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson connects with the punch.
Maul tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson closes the distance and catches Maul with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Maul is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Maul is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Maul is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Anderson takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryan Anderson!
Our winner, Ryan Anderson, 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: Romanow vs Gustafsson
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Benedetti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #KD#
Benedetti drops Struja Jr with a beautiful combination! Struja Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Benedetti is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Ludko Struja Jr has been cut.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Struja Jr is out of range.
Claudio Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Benedetti misses the target.
Benedetti fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Struja Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Benedetti is looking to counter punch.
Benedetti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benedetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Benedetti throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benedetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Struja Jr connects with a body shot.
Benedetti throws a series of punches but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Benedetti misses with the combination.
Benedetti avoids the body shot from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedetti slips a jab from Struja Jr.#T1##TD2#
Struja Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Struja Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Struja Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Struja Jr taking a breather here.
Struja Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Benedetti taking punishment in the form of punches.
Struja Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but Benedetti is defending the strikes.
Struja Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Struja Jr working the ground and pound but Benedetti is defending the strikes.
Struja Jr is staying tight to Benedetti's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Struja Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Struja Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Benedetti is avoiding damage well.
Struja Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Struja Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr is looking to take a break and control but Benedetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Struja Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Benedetti to see if he's OK.
Struja Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Struja Jr working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Struja Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Struja Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Benedetti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Struja Jr is chipping away with strikes.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Struja Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Benedetti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Struja Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Struja Jr landing strikes.
Struja Jr trying to control the action but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Struja Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T4#
Benedetti takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Benedetti dodges the ground and pound from Struja Jr.
Benedetti is looking for a sweep.
Struja Jr trying to control the position but Benedetti is working away.
Struja Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Benedetti is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a big right hand but Benedetti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Struja Jr is putting a hurting on Benedetti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Struja Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Struja Jr throws an elbow but Benedetti slips to the side and avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a big right hand but Benedetti just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Struja Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Benedetti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Struja Jr works over Benedetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Benedetti throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Struja Jr.
Nice uppercut lands for Struja Jr. That snapped Benedetti's head back.
Benedetti throws a hook to the side of Struja Jr's head but Struja Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benedetti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Struja Jr checks it well.
Benedetti's jab looks to have found its range, popping Struja Jr under the eye.
Benedetti misses with a combination
and Struja Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benedetti throws a right hand that Struja Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Struja Jr also avoids with ease.
Struja Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Benedetti.
A little jabbing left from Struja Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benedetti lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benedetti throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Struja Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Benedetti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Struja Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Struja Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Benedetti.
Struja Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Benedetti tries to bum rush Struja Jr with a series of wild strikes but Struja Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Struja Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benedetti's head backwards.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Struja Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Benedetti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Struja Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benedetti throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Struja Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Benedetti didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Struja Jr with a nice head shot there.
Struja Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benedetti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benedetti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr cracks Benedetti with a solid left hand.#T2#
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struja Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedetti has wrist control.
Struja Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Struja Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Struja Jr is working Benedetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benedetti being controlled here, momentarily.
Struja Jr landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Benedetti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Struja Jr controls the pace.
Ludko Struja Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Struja Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Benedetti's guard.
Struja Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Struja Jr working over Benedetti with some ground and pound. Benedetti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Struja Jr slips a nice elbow through Benedetti's hands, connecting with Benedetti's forehead.
Benedetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Struja Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Benedetti wants to control but Struja Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Struja Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benedetti keeps working.
Benedetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Benedetti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Struja Jr thows a huge punch but Benedetti dodges it nicely.
Struja Jr wants to take a breather but Benedetti is having none of it.
Benedetti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Struja Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benedetti's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ludko Struja Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ludko Struja Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Benedetti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Struja Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Benedetti has momentary wrist control but Struja Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struja Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struja Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Struja Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Benedetti wants to sweep but no luck.
Struja Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Benedetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benedetti keeping full guard, as Struja Jr tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Struja Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Struja Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Struja Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Struja Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Struja Jr stands up over Benedetti, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Struja Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Struja Jr postures up in Benedetti's guard and throws a big left but Benedetti blocks it.
Struja Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benedetti is keeping the position for now.
Struja Jr lands a couple of digs.
Struja Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Benedetti has wrist control.
Claudio Benedetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Struja Jr wants to control from the top but Benedetti keeps moving.
Struja Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Struja Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Struja Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Benedetti's head.
Struja Jr is working Benedetti over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Struja Jr working some strikes from top position.
Struja Jr is in close to Benedetti's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Struja Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Struja Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Struja Jr forces his way into half guard.
Struja Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Struja Jr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Struja Jr trying to control but Benedetti is working from the bottom.
Benedetti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benedetti is trying to control the position but Struja Jr postures up.
Struja Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Benedetti is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ludko Struja Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Struja Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Benedetti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Struja Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Benedetti throws a poor cross that misses
and Struja Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Struja Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Benedetti was covering up waiting for the punch and Struja Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Struja Jr distracts Benedetti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Struja Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Struja Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludko Struja Jr!
A relieved looking Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Claudio Benedetti spoke after the fight, saying '"te voy inyectar con la bacteria"'.

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

#R1#
Romero moves away from the strike by Riendeau.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Riendeau saw that one coming.#CL#
Riendeau rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Romero just leaning against Riendeau, taking a breather.
Romero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riendeau.
A short right from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a shot to the body.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Riendeau fails to land.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau blocks a body shot from Romero .
Romero working aggressively here.
Riendeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Riendeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Riendeau blocks an uppercut.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Romero working aggressively here.
Riendeau tries to work over Romero 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Romero .
Romero misses with some punches.
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero .
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Romero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riendeaus head.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Riendeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Riendeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Riendeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Riendeau scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero working aggressively here.
Riendeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riendeau lands with a light punch inside.
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Riendeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Riendeau misses with the head strike.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Romero .
Romero lands a nice uppercut.
Riendeau misses with a body punch. #T3#
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Riendeau.
Romero working aggressively here.
Riendeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riendeau.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Riendeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Riendeau tries to work over Romero 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero tries to work over Riendeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero blocks a body shot from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a right hand.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riendeau backwards.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Riendeau.
Romero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riendeau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Riendeau back against the cage.
A short right from Romero .
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riendeau prevents a body shot from Romero .
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
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 Eric Riendeau will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Romero lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Riendeau darts in and clinches Romero up against the cage.
Riendeau misses with a body punch.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riendeau gets through Romero 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Riendeau prevents a body shot from Romero .
Riendeau scores with a shot to the side of Romero 's head.
Romero misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Romero .
Riendeau misses with a punch to the body.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riendeau lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riendeau scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Romero or not.
Riendeau lands with a left to the head.
Riendeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Romero controls his hands.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Riendeau.
Riendeau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Romero .
Eric Riendeau has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero prevents a body shot from Riendeau.
Romero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Riendeau.
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Riendeau on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Riendeau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Riendeau - that landed with a thud.
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau has a couple of punches blocked by Romero .
Romero misses with the head strike.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Riendeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero .
Riendeau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero trying to control the position but instead, Riendeau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Romero into the cage.
Romero misses with some punches.
Riendeau digs a right hand underneath Romero 's ribcage. Romero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Riendeau.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau throws a head punch that misses.
Riendeau gets through Romero 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riendeau working aggressively here.
Romero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Riendeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Riendeau lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Riendeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riendeau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Riendeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romero s head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riendeau.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Riendeau.
Riendeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero struggles to land a body shot inside as Riendeau controls his hands.
Riendeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riendeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riendeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riendeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riendeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Riendeau.
Riendeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Riendeau. #ROC#Romero is rocked!
Riendeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Riendeau finish him?
A short right from Riendeau.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riendeau.
Riendeau creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Romero with a big uppercut! Romero tries to clinch up but Riendeau pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Romero to the mat! Romero covers up and Riendeau unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eric Riendeau!
Eric Riendeau 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: STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Bowser misses with the combination.
Leon Bowser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowser.
Bowser looks to land a right hand but De Cremonesi moved out of range.
Bowser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Cremonesi looks to land a body kick but Bowser moved away.
Nice body punch from Bowser.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Cremonesi slips a jab from Bowser.
Bowser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Cremonesi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bowser with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bowser. Beautiful body shot.
De Cremonesi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab from Bowser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Cremonesi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bowser swings for the body but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bowser.
De Cremonesi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Cremonesi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Bowser avoids a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowser.
De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but Bowser sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bowser.
Bowser lands a really nice looking cross but De Cremonesi seems unphased.
Bowser lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bowser throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Cremonesi unleashes a big counter combination but Bowser bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bowser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bowser bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Cremonesi's head backwards.
Bowser misses with a looping left.
Bowser jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Cremonesi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
Bowser is looking to counter punch.
Bowser's corner calls for a 1-2. Bowser obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Bowser blocks it.
Nice body kick there by De Cremonesi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Cremonesi misses with a straight right.
Bowser misses with an uppercut. #T2#
De Cremonesi throws a lazy right hand but Bowser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowser throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowser's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Cremonesi under the eye.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Cremonesi. Bowser does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Cremonesi scores with a spinning back kick!
Bowser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but Bowser moved away.
De Cremonesi throws a lazy right hand but Bowser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bowser avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Cremonesi 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.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Cremonesi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Cremonesi moves away.
Bowser lands a nice shot to the body.
De Cremonesi throws a shot from downtown. Bowser moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Franko De Cremonesi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Cremonesi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowser is just out of range.
De Cremonesi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bowser throws a one two combo.
De Cremonesi throws the kick towards the body but Bowser avoids it.
Bowser jabs De Cremonesi right on the nose. De Cremonesi blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Bowser lands.
De Cremonesi defending well as Bowser loads up on a big left hand.
As Bowser backs off De Cremonesi throws a huge counter combo but Bowser manages to avoid it all.
Bowser 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.
Bowser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Cremonesi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bowser ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Bowser misses its intended target.
De Cremonesi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by De Cremonesi.
Bowser lands an overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bowser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bowser throws a big shot that misses.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi walks into a jab.#T1#
De Cremonesi staying out of range there.
De Cremonesi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Cremonesi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As De Cremonesi looks to move away, Bowser throws a big counter combo but De Cremonesi just gets out of the way.
Bowser with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from De Cremonesi finds it's way through Bowser's defenses.
Bowser throws out a powerful jab.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bowser throws a body punch but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Bowser moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowser checks a leg kick nicely.
Leon Bowser is winning the standup battle so far.
De Cremonesi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bowser throws out a loose jab but De Cremonesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Bowser.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
De Cremonesi wants to land a leg kick but Bowser is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Bowser slaps the foot to one side.
Bowser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Cremonesi.#T2#
Bowser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Cremonesi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bowser checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bowser.
Bowser misses with a looping left.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser misses with a two punch combination.
Bowser looks to throw the jab but De Cremonesi is out of range.
Bowser bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Bowser misses.
De Cremonesi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Cremonesi moves away.
De Cremonesi feints a counter leg kick.
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowser lands with an overhand left.
A punch lands to the side of De Cremonesi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bowser. De Cremonesi does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Cremonesi throws a hook but Bowser avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Bowser dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
De Cremonesi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
De Cremonesi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bowser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bowser uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi looks for the body kick but Bowser saw that one coming.
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
De Cremonesi swings for the body but Bowser moves out of range.
Bowser throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Cremonesi 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 Bowser has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bowser and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bowser.
Bowser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Cremonesi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from De Cremonesi misses.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1#
De Cremonesi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowser throws out the jab.
Bowser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bowser tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bowser connects with a looping right hand.
Bowser throws a shot from downtown. De Cremonesi moves away and avoids it.
Bowser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Cremonesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bowser.
De Cremonesi misses with a wild body shot.
De Cremonesi is looking to chop away at Bowser's legs.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi connects with a single shot there.
Bowser is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bowser moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Cremonesi tests Bowser's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Cremonesi throws a body punch but Bowser moves out of range.
De Cremonesi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bowser misses with an uppercut. De Cremonesi saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bowser lands a jab to De Cremonesi's midsection.#T2#
De Cremonesi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bowser is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Cremonesi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowser doesn't seem bothered though.
De Cremonesi loads up on a big right hand but Bowser slips the punch.
Bowser connects with a body shot.
De Cremonesi ducks under a wild hook from Bowser.
De Cremonesi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bowser ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bowser darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Bowser lands.
De Cremonesi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bowser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Cremonesi was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowser takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
Bowser looks to land a combination. De Cremonesi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bowser catches De Cremonesi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bowser is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Cremonesi can do to turn this around?
Bowser lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Cremonesi at a distance.
Bowser lands with a straight right. De Cremonesi didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Bowser clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Bowser cracks De Cremonesi with a good jab.
Jab by Bowser.
The crowd cheers as De Cremonesi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bowser doesn't seem phased though.
De Cremonesi motions for Bowser to come forward. De Cremonesi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
Bowser has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bowser there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from De Cremonesi misses its intended target.
Bowser takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bowser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Cremonesi throws out the jab.
Bowser cracks a nice hook into De Cremonesi's ribs.
Bowser scores with a hook to the body. De Cremonesi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bowser slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Cremonesi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bowsers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bowser bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bowser takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bowser avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Bowser is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bowser misses with an uppercut.
De Cremonesi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bowser.
De Cremonesi avoids the body shot from Bowser.
De Cremonesi misses with a looping left.
De Cremonesi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bowser.
De Cremonesi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Cremonesi unleashes a big counter combination but Bowser bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Bowser.
Bowser scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bowser scores with a nice right hand.
Bowser looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
Bowser slips a jab and a cross from De Cremonesi.
A clash of legs there as Bowser blocks the low kick.
Bowser takes a swing at De Cremonesi's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bowser sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Cremonesi looks to score with a jab to the body but Bowser is just out of range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bowser misses with a hook
and De Cremonesi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowser throws a jab but it's blocked by De Cremonesi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from De Cremonesi! But no joy.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Bowser moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bowser misses with a body shot.
Bowser swings for the body but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bowser as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Bowser coming out on top.
Bowser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bowser waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Cremonesi.
Nice uppercut lands for Bowser. That snapped De Cremonesi's head back.
Bowser swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Cremonesi throws a right hand that misses
and Bowser counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Bowser had his way with Franko De Cremonesi in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bowser misses with a hook.
Franko De Cremonesi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bowser moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bowser was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Cremonesi throws a wild body kick that Bowser sees coming a mile off.
De Cremonesi with a hook.
Bowser lands with a right hand.
Bowser scores with a hook to the body. De Cremonesi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Cremonesi throws an overhand right that lands on Bowser's shoulder, as Bowser tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Bowser.
Bowser sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bowser lands a jab.
Bowser getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Bowser.
Bowser cracks De Cremonesi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
De Cremonesi misses with a body punch
and Bowser counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowser checks a leg kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook. Bowser ducked under it nicely. #T1#
De Cremonesi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bowser lands a glancing blow to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bowser manages to avoid it.
Bowser fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
De Cremonesi moves away from the strike by Bowser.
Bowser throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowser scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Cremonesi misses with a hook.
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowser lands a jab to the nose.
De Cremonesi tries to bum rush Bowser with a series of wild strikes but Bowser uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Bowser.
De Cremonesi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowser.
Bowser moves out of range as De Cremonesi throws a body kick.
Bowser throwing a counter right hand but De Cremonesi manages to avoid it.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Cremonesi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Bowser lands with a shot to the body.
De Cremonesi takes one to the side of the head.
De Cremonesi is looking to land body kicks.
Bowser connects with a jab.
De Cremonesi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bowser.
De Cremonesi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Cremonesi slips under a jab from Bowser.
Bowser lands a slapping body shot.
Bowser slips under a jab from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by De Cremonesi.
Nice uppercut lands for De Cremonesi. That snapped Bowser's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Cremonesi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bowser connects with a single shot there.
Leon Bowser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Cremonesi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Cremonesi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bowser swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Bowser showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bowser 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46

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

Event: STRIKE! 6
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Narvaez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Narvaez.
Narvaez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Narvaez connects with the punch.
Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narvaez.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Narvaez.
We've been informed that Anderson 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.
Narvaez walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Narvaez moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Narvaez lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narvaez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Narvaez lands with a light punch inside.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Narvaez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Narvaez is working Anderson over against the ropes.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson gets through Narvaez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Narvaez swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narvaez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
A short body shot lands from Narvaez as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narvaez.
Anderson is trying to break free.#BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Narvaez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson looks to land a left hand but Narvaez moved out of range nicely.
Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Narvaez cracks Anderson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Narvaez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a nice shot that snaps Anderson's head back.
Narvaez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson throws the left hand but Narvaez avoids the punch easily.
Narvaez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narvaez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Narvaez tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Narvaez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Narvaez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Narvaez 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.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Anderson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Narvaez moves away from the strike by Anderson.
As Anderson backs away, Narvaez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anderson throws the left hand but Narvaez avoids the punch easily.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Narvaez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Narvaez thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson tests Narvaez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
Narvaez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson thumps Narvaez with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carlos Narvaez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Narvaez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Narvaez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Narvaez avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Narvaez scores with a body shot.
Narvaez lands a body shot.
Narvaez defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Narvaez's shoulder, as Narvaez tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryan Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narvaez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Narvaez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Narvaez is looking to counter punch.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Narvaez is out of range.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narvaez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Narvaez slips a jab from Anderson.
Narvaez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Narvaez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Narvaez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Narvaez's shoulder, as Narvaez tries to avoid the shot.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Narvaez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Narvaez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anderson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Narvaez saw that one coming.
Narvaez lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Anderson. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Narvaez closes the distance and clinches.
Narvaez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Narvaez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Narvaez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Narvaez struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Anderson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Narvaez lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Anderson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anderson throws a punch but it's blocked by Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Narvaez.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Narvaez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narvaez.
Narvaez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Carlos Narvaez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Narvaez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andersons head.
Narvaez tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson is trying to push Narvaez away but Narvaez has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narvaez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Narvaez.
Good body shot from Narvaez.
Narvaez lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Narvaez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Narvaez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Ryan Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Narvaez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Narvaez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Narvaez lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Narvaez digs a good body shot into Anderson's ribs.
Ryan Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson takes one to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Narvaez lands a jab to the nose.
Narvaez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Narvaez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anderson misses with a hook. Narvaez ducked under it nicely.
Narvaez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Narvaez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narvaez scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narvaez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Narvaez scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Anderson.
Narvaez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Narvaez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Anderson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Narvaez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Narvaez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Narvaez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Narvaez cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Narvaez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Narvaez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Narvaez moves out of range easily.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson 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.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Narvaez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Narvaez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Narvaez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Narvaez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Anderson at a distance.
Anderson misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Narvaez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narvaez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Narvaez ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.#T2#
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Narvaez moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a right hand that misses
and Narvaez counters with a right hand to the body.
Narvaez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Narvaez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Narvaez connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Narvaez lands a nice hook to Anderson's body. Anderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Narvaez.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Narvaez defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Narvaez to counter with a crisp jab.
Narvaez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
That kick from Narvaez tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Narvaez connects with a body shot.
Narvaez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
Narvaez is looking to wear down Anderson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anderson throws a jab when Narvaez was well out of range.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Narvaez's head but Narvaez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narvaez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Anderson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Narvaez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Narvaez 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Narvaez!
A relieved looking Carlos Narvaez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GAMMA#1047 Sitsongrit v Grimm
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Cross 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick lands from Darongo.
Darongo scores with a nice strike.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Cross has knocked Darongo down with a huge combo! Cross steps away and waves a wobbly Darongo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Ronan Darongo 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!
Darongo feints and then cracks Cross's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cross down.
Darongo connects with a body shot.
Cross 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.
Darongo misses the shot to the body.
Darongo misses with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darongo thows a leg kick but Cross checks it #KD#
and Cross counters with a crisp right hand that drops Darongo! Cross lets Darongo back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Darongo is rocked!
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Darongo gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Cross points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Darongo wakes up just in time to hear Cross thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
A very excited looking Jeremy Cross made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Tribute scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tribute on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tribute takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Payton moves in looking to clinch but Tribute pushes him off.
Tribute with the inside leg kick.
Tribute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tribute on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tribute throws a jab when Payton was well out of range.
Payton loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tribute counters with a left to the body.
Tribute just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Tribute works Payton's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton throws a jab when Tribute was well out of range.#CL2#
Tribute darts in and clinches Payton up against the cage.
Payton effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tribute stalling against the cage. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tribute.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Payton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tribute up against the cage.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Tribute is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute effectively controlling the action here.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton blocks a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payton scores with a shoulder strike.
Tribute stalling in the clinch but Payton improves position.
Payton'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute. #T3#
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute is stalling here.
Tribute lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tribute has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Payton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tribute can turn it around.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
Tribute blocking some punches.
Payton prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute wants to stall.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tribute is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
Payton lands a shoulder strike.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton blocks a body shot from Tribute.
Payton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tribute is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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 Walter Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tribute lands with a shot to the body.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payton manages to avoid it.
Payton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Payton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tribute cracks Payton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tribute wants to clinch but Payton slips to the side
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payton effectively controlling the action here.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tribute's elbow.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walter Payton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Payton blocks a body shot from Tribute.
Payton lands with a light punch inside.
Tribute stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payton pushes Tribute back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tribute works on Payton's body with a couple of short punches.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
Payton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payton working aggressively here.
Tribute pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Tribute avoiding damage.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage. #T2#
Tribute slows down the pace here.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute stalling against the cage.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute blocks an elbow strike.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Payton pushes Tribute back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute prevents a body shot from Payton.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tribute controlling the action here for a moment.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tribute's elbow.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tribute's elbow. #T4#
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Tribute.
Tribute taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tribute continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Payton being controlled against the cage.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in the clinch, Payton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
Tribute tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Payton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A solid body kick from Tribute.
Tribute with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tribute.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute throws a leg kick that is checked
and Payton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tribute tries to move into range but Payton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#That has opened up Tank Tribute's cut even more.
Payton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tribute staying out of range there.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payton was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Payton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Tribute staying out of range there.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Payton moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Payton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payton checks a leg kick.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tribute.
Tribute swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Payton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payton misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
Payton lands an overhand right.
Payton cracks Tribute with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Tribute is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Tank Tribute's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tribute takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Payton misses.
Payton moves out of range of the leg kick from Tribute.
A jab lands there for Payton.
Tribute is still on wobbly legs! Can Payton finish him?#KD#
Payton sends Tribute crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Payton is motioning to the referee to let Tribute up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Tribute misses.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute seems to have recovered his senses.
Tribute connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Payton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Payton is just out of range.
Payton blocks a jab.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Payton scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tribute.
Payton misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Tribute.
Payton misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Payton drops Tribute with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tribute looks back up at him and smiles so Payton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#Tank Tribute's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Payton fails to land with a series of punches.
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Payton saw that one coming.
Payton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Payton moved out of range nicely.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tribute in his tracks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Walter Payton!
A less than humble Walter Payton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Drago
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Vercetti scores with a sloppy right hand. Adams should have avoided that one.
Adams looks to land a left hand but Vercetti moved out of range nicely.
Adams moves out of range as Vercetti strikes.
Vercetti misses the jab.
A big right from Adams misses.
Bruno Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Vercetti. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vercetti.#CUT2#It looks like Bruno Adams has been cut.
Vercetti connects with a looping right hand. #ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Vercetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Vercetti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vercetti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adams .
Vercetti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams 's corner calls for a 1-2. Adams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Vercetti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Adams stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Vercetti runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Vercetti!
A very excited looking Tommy Vercetti 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.
In defeat, Bruno Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Aww geez'.

Event: HZN 10 Tenryu v Tuythuhlz
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Csemy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Richardson pushes Csemy up against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Csemy.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Csemy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Richardson scores with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Richardson 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.
Richardson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Csemy is looking to break free of the clinch but Richardson has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Csemy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Csemy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Richardson.#CL2#
Richardson pushes Csemy up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Csemy.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Csemy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Richardson.
Richardson tries to throw a body punch but Csemy avoids it by throwing Richardson back against the cage.
Richardson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Csemy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Csemy is trying to break the clinch but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.
Csemy tries to circle away but Richardson has him pinned against the cage.
Csemy can't break the clinch.
Csemy can't break the clinch.
Csemy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Richardson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Csemy backwards. #BC#
Csemy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Csemy moved out of range nicely.
Richardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Csemy manages to avoid it.
It looked like Csemy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Richardson throws a jab when Csemy was well out of range.
Csemy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Richardson's sensitive parts.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Csemy lands.#T2#
Csemy scores with a sloppy right hand. Richardson should have avoided that one.
Csemy tries to land a leg kick but Richardson saw it coming and moves away.
Csemy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Richardson blocks the leg kick.
Richardson throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Csemy tries to score with a low kick but Richardson moves his leg out of the way.
A countering left hand to the body from Richardson misses.
Csemy looks to land a left hand but Richardson moved out of range nicely.
Richardson misses with a looping right.
Richardson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Csemy.
Richardson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Csemy.
Csemy is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Richardson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Csemy.
Csemy is looking to slow Richardson down with leg kicks.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Csemy is out of range.
A punch combination from Csemy misses. #T3#
Csemy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Csemy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Csemy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Richardson. That snapped Csemy's head back.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Csemy.#CL2#
Richardson moves into the clinch successfully.
Richardson lands with a short shot to the head.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Csemy blocks an uppercut.
Richardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Csemy backwards. #BC#
Csemy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Csemy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Csemy.
Csemy is looking to score with low kicks.
Richardson's corner calls for a 1-2. Richardson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richardson connects with a right hand. Csemy shakes it off.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Csemy scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Csemy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Csemy moves forwards but Richardson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Csemy with a nice cross.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Richardson misses with a straight left.
Csemy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Csemy with a nice calf kick.
Richardson cracks Csemy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Csemy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Csemy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Richardson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Csemy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Richardson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Richardson misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Csemy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Csemy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Richardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Csemy moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rick Richardson will probably get the nod.
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#
Csemy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Csemy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Csemy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Csemy throws a head kick that misses.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Csemy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Richardson misses.
Csemy scores with the left hand. Richardson knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Csemy.
Richardson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marton Csemy is winning the standup battle so far.
Richardson lands a jab to the head.
Csemy swats away the attempt to clinch by Richardson.
A cross from Richardson lands.
Csemy misses the jab.
Richardson misses with a looping left.
Csemy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Richardson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Csemy scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Csemy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Csemy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Csemy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Csemy seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Csemy is looking to land body kicks.
Richardson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richardson connects with a jab.
Csemy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Csemy slips under a jab from Richardson.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Csemy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richardson cracks Csemy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Csemy misses with a low kick.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Csemy moved out of range nicely.
Csemy lands a glancing blow to the side of Richardson's head.
Richardson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Richardson moves into the clinch.
Richardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Csemy backwards.
Richardson tries to stall but Csemy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Richardson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Richardson is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Csemy has denied him.#BC#
Csemy breaks the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Csemy cracks Richardson with an open hand slap.
Csemy slips a straight right by Richardson.
Richardson misses with a looping right.
Csemy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Richardson jabs Csemy right on the nose. Csemy blinks but takes it well.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Csemy moved out of range nicely.
Csemy defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richardson misses the body punch
and Csemy counters with an outside leg kick.
Csemy feints a jab promting Richardson to slip. Csemy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Richardson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Csemy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Richardson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Csemy.
Csemy is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Csemy's head but Csemy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Csemy lands a leg kick that knocks Richardson off balance momentarily.
Csemy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Richardson is out of range and Csemy settles back down.
Richardson throws the left hand but Csemy avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Csemy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Csemy misses with a hook
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Csemy with a nice calf kick.
Richardson 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.
Csemy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Csemy slips a jab from Richardson.
Richardson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richardson lands with a good body shot.
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Richardson moves into the clinch.
Csemy blocks a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Csemy.
Csemy is trying to push Richardson away but Richardson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Csemy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Csemy tries to circle away but Richardson has him pinned against the cage.
Csemy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Richardson.
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!
Richardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Richardson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Csemy backwards.
A right hand to the body from Richardson.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Csemy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Csemy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richardson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Csemy is trying to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling him.
Richardson throws a punch but it's blocked by Csemy.
Rick Richardson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Csemy is trying to break the clinch but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Csemy cracks Richardson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Csemy throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Richardson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Csemy moved out of range nicely.
Csemy misses with a straight left.
Csemy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Csemy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Richardson in his tracks.
A head kick misses from Csemy.
Richardson scores with a sloppy right hand. Csemy should have avoided that one.
Richardson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Csemy thuds his right hand into Richardson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Richardson throws a jab but it's blocked by Csemy.
A leg kick checked by Richardson.
Csemy misses with an uppercut. Richardson saw that one coming.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Csemy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body punch from Richardson.
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!
Richardson misses with a hook. Csemy ducked under it nicely.
Csemy slips under a jab.#T1#
Csemy blocks a jab.
Csemy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Richardson looks to throw the jab but Csemy is out of range.
Csemy is looking to counter punch.
Richardson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Csemy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richardson.
Csemy throwing a counter right hand but Richardson manages to avoid it.
Richardson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Csemy scores with a leg kick.
Richardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Csemy throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Csemy misses.
Richardson tries to clinch but Csemy moves out of range.
Csemy looks to land a right hand but Richardson moved out of range.
It seemed like Richardson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Richardson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Csemy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Richardson is out of range and Csemy settles back down.
Richardson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Csemy. Csemy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marton Csemy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rick Richardson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Richardson throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson scores with a sloppy right hand. Csemy should have avoided that one.
Csemy misses with a few strikes there.
Richardson looks to land a left hand but Csemy moved out of range nicely.
Csemy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Csemy misses with a lunging right hand
and Richardson counters with a straight right hand.
Richardson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Richardson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Csemy misses with a hook. Richardson ducked under it nicely.
Richardson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Csemy throws a body punch but Richardson moves out of range.
Csemy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Richardson to score with a decent uppercut.
Richardson scores with a jab.
Good work by Richardson as he checks the leg kick.
Csemy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Csemy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Richardson slips under a jab from Csemy.#T3#
Richardson lands a right hook to the body.
Richardson scores with a hook.
Richardson checks a leg kick nicely.
Csemy throws a leg kick but Richardson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Csemy throws a hook but Richardson avoids it easily.
Csemy throws a jab but it's blocked by Richardson.
Csemy defending well as Richardson loads up on a big left hand.
Csemy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Richardson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Csemy moved out of range.
Richardson misses the jab.
Richardson misses with an uppercut. Csemy saw that one coming.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Csemy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Richardson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Csemy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richardson moves out of range as Csemy strikes.#T4#
Richardson checks a leg kick.
Csemy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Csemy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Richardson rushes Csemy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Csemy tries to break the clinch but Richardson is controlling the position.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Csemy working aggressively here.
Csemy misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Csemy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Richardson finds it's way through Csemy's defenses.
A big left from Csemy misses.
Csemy throws out a loose jab but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Richardson darts in and clinches Csemy up against the cage.
Richardson gets through Csemy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Csemy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Richardson!
A relieved looking Rick Richardson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: STRIKE! 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
De Cremonesi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Hire moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
Van Hire throws a body punch but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Van Hire throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi checks it.
De Cremonesi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Hire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Hire blocks a leg kick.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
De Cremonesi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Hire is looking for a counter combo.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Van Hire slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Hire blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Van Hire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
De Cremonesi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Hire. Van Hire obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Hire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
De Cremonesi jabs Van Hire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Hire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi swinging wildly here.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the side of Van Hire's head but Van Hire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nice jab there from De Cremonesi.
Van Hire misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Cremonesi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Cremonesi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Cremonesi connects with the punch.
De Cremonesi takes a swing at Van Hire's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy body kick from De Cremonesi
and Van Hire counters with a series of strikes. De Cremonesi will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Cremonesi is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Cremonesi, as that shot connected.
Franko De Cremonesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hire moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Hire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Hire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Hire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franko De Cremonesi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Hire loads up on a big right hand but De Cremonesi slips the punch.
De Cremonesi swings widly with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a series of strikes. De Cremonesi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Hire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Cremonesi slips a jab from Van Hire.
De Cremonesi lands a leg kick that knocks Van Hire off balance momentarily.
Van Hire misses with a body kick.#T1#
De Cremonesi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot.
De Cremonesi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Hire.
De Cremonesi lands with a hook. Van Hire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Cremonesi throws a wild body kick that Van Hire sees coming a mile off.
De Cremonesi cracks Van Hire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick that half lands.
De Cremonesi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Hire throws a shot to the body.
Van Hire throws a jab when De Cremonesi was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Van Hire. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by De Cremonesi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Cremonesi.
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!
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Hire manages to avoid it.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
De Cremonesi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Cremonesi looks for the body kick but Van Hire saw that one coming.
Van Hire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Cremonesi throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Hire counters with a left to the body.
Van Hire moves out of range as De Cremonesi strikes.
De Cremonesi is looking to land body kicks.
De Cremonesi moves out of range as Van Hire throws a body kick.
De Cremonesi thinks about the counter body kick.
De Cremonesi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Cremonesi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Whealer Van Hire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Van Hire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Van Hire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Cremonesi tries to land a leg kick but Van Hire saw it coming and moves away.
De Cremonesi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot.
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as De Cremonesi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Hire moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi looks to throw the jab but Van Hire is out of range.
Van Hire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Cremonesi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Hire.
Van Hire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Cremonesi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Hire counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
De Cremonesi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Hire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Cremonesi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Hire blocks a jab.
Van Hire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Hire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Cremonesi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Hire slips under a jab from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Van Hire slaps the foot to one side.
De Cremonesi avoids the body shot from Van Hire.
A punch lands to the side of De Cremonesi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Hire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Hire pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
De Cremonesi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Hire throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Hire connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Hire looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from De Cremonesi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Cremonesi feints and then cracks Van Hire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Hire down.
De Cremonesi lands the left hand.
Van Hire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a low kick.
Van Hire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Cremonesi throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Hire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Cremonesi.

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 Whealer Van Hire.
I think Van Hire 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Whealer Van Hire!
A relieved looking Whealer Van Hire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH:Tryastsyn v Dankovich 2
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero .
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Romero 's belly button to the back.
Romero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Romero . Those never looked like landing.
Romero looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Romero slips a straight right by Lee.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero .
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Romero takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Romero throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Romero changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero swings widly with a right hand
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Lee throws a quick counter head kick but Romero was just out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Romero throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee moves out of range as Romero strikes.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Lee.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Romero misses with a hook #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Romero .
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero slows down the pace here.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee tries to work over Romero 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Romero looks winded!
Romero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee working Romero over with knees to the body.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee scores with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Rock Romero has been cut.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Romero tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Romero stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Romero 's ribcage.
Lee cracks Romero with a nice body shot.
Lee lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Lee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Lee pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Romero lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4#
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee working Romero over with knees to the body.
Lee pushes Romero back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Romero blocks it.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Romero .
Romero blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rock Romero 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Romero ducks down to avoid it.
Lee throws a head kick but Romero moves out of range.
Romero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee slips under a jab from Romero .
Romero misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Romero finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Romero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Lee slips under a jab from Romero .
Lee lands a head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Romero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimmy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Romero off the cage and back into range.
Romero sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Romero moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Romero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Romero misses.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Jab from Lee.
Romero 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.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick from Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Romero moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Romero slips a jab from Lee.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Romero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Nice body punch from Romero .
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Romero - just one landing.
Lee blocks a jab.
Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Romero misses with a hook
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Romero was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Romero throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Romero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee lands a head shot.
A big right from Romero misses.
Lee fires out a quick counter leg kick but Romero just manages to avoid it.
Romero walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero .
Romero walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Romero swinging wildly here.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Romero breaks away and moves out of range.
Romero scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Romero drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Lee.#T4#
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Romero missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Romero 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee jabs at Romero 's body.
Lee swings for the body but Romero moves out of range.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Romero throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Romero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Romero staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Romero momentarily.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee slips under a jab from Romero .
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Romero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rock Romero 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lee works Romero 's body with a nice hook.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Romero throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Romero has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee.
Romero feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Romero throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Romero pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Romero .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Romero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Lee. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero .
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Romero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee blocks a body shot from Romero .
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Romero 's ribcage.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Romero blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero misses with some punches.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jimmy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romero s head.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee blocks a body shot from Romero .
Romero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Romero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Romero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #T3#
Romero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Romero misses with a body punch.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero blocking some punches.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Romero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero .
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Romero is defending well for now.
Romero throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Lee blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Romero .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
A shot in the inside from Romero .
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Romero avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Romero .
Romero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Rock Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Romero can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.

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 Jimmy Lee.
Well Lee 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
A pretty intense looking Jimmy Lee took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: DMMA 293 Okongwu vs Walton
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Kluz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Payton looks to land a right hand but Kluz moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Payton misses the target.
Payton misses with a hook
and Kluz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Payton scores with a jab to the head.
Kluz connects with a looping right hand.
Payton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kluz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kluz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Kluz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payton moves away.
Kluz throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluz throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab.
Kluz closes the distance but Payton moves to the side
and Payton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kluz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payton throws out the jab.
Kluz tries to move into range but Payton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluz ducks right into an uppercut from Payton.
Kluz throws a looping overhand right but Payton ducks down to avoid it.
Kluz walks straight into a right hand from Payton - that's dropped him! Payton jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kluz from any more punishment! Kluz complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Walter Payton!
A very excited looking Walter Payton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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