Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: HFA 37
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Hoo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Martelo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martelo manages to avoid it.
Hoo misses with a body shot.
Hoo misses the shot to the body.
Hoo misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Martelo counters with a shoot takedown. Hoo fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoo wants to hit a sweep here but Martelo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoo there!
Hoo is in a horrible position here. Martelo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Martelo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1#
Hoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hoo tries to hold on but Martelo postures up.
Martelo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hoo?
Hoo tries to hold on but Martelo pushes him away.
Martelo scores with a couple of good head shots there. #SUB2#
Martelo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hoo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hoo and Martelo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T2#
Hoo can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoo tries to buck Martelo off but Martelo is having none of it.
Hoo wants to control but Martelo postures up.
Hoo is looking for a sweep.
Martelo throws an elbow but Hoo slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3#
Hoo is trying to control Martelo's posture but Martelo avoids it. #SUB2#
Martelo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martelo advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoo tries to hold on but Martelo pushes him away.
Martelo landing punches. #T4#
Hoo is trying desperately to improve position.
Martelo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoo is looking to escape.
Martelo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoo wants to hold on but Martelo pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Martelo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Martelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoo throws out the jab.
Hoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martelo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martelo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoo.
Hoo lands a really nice looking cross but Martelo seems unphased.
Martelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoo as he avoids it easily.
Martelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoo looks to land a left hand but Martelo moved out of range nicely.
Hoo jabs at Martelo's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Martelo.
Hoo misses with an uppercut. Martelo saw that one coming.
Martelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Martelo.#T1#
Hoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Martelo. Martelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoo connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Tiago Martelo has been cut.
Martelo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoo.
Martelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoo.
Martelo ducks under a wild hook from Hoo.
Martelo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martelo lands a jab to Hoo's midsection.#T2#
Hoo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wa Hoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Martelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Martelo.
Wa Hoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martelo tries to move into range but Hoo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martelo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Martelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martelo thuds his right hand into Hoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoo.
Martelo with the counter takedown but Hoo avoids it easily.#TD2#
Martelo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T3#
Hoo misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hoo is not content to let Martelo control the position.
Hoo is trying to work for a sweep but Martelo has mounted him!#SUB2#
Hoo tries to improve his position but Martelo has taken his back! Martelo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hoo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Martelo pushes Hoo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Martelo!

Event: MMA Hype -30-
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sadulayev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dayne tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sadulayev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dayne at a distance.
Dayne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Sadulayev.
Sadulayev throws a hook to the side of Dayne's head but Dayne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadulayev throws a good cross that connects.
Sadulayev takes a swing at Dayne's ribcage but misses.
Dayne throws a big counter head kick but Sadulayev avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Sadulayev works Dayne's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sadulayev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadulayev. Dayne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadulayev clobbers Dayne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sadulayev falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Dayne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Sadulayev is not content to let Dayne control the position.#SUB2#
Dayne is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dayne is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sadulayev reverses the position - he's now on top in Dayne's guard.
Sadulayev is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Dayne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadulayev defends well.#T3#
Dayne keeping full guard, as Sadulayev tries to pass.
Sadulayev chips away with some ground and pound.
Dayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sadulayev is one step ahead there.
Sadulayev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sadulayev wants to control from the top but Dayne keeps moving.
Sadulayev wants to pass the guard but Dayne is keeping the position.
Dayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sadulayev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sadulayev content to stall in guard here.
Sadulayev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayne wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmad Sadulayev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sadulayev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dayne was well out of range. Poor timing from Sadulayev.
Dayne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dayne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sadulayev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadulayev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadulayev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Dayne counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sadulayev!
Sadulayev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sadulayev wants to improve his position but Dayne is controlling well. #T1##SUB2#
Dayne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sadulayev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sadulayev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sadulayev tries to get out of the position.
Sadulayev gets back to full guard.
Sadulayev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dayne looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sadulayev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Dayne looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Sadulayev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dayne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sadulayev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sadulayev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sadulayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dayne can do to turn this around?
Sadulayev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sadulayev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sadulayev uses his free foot to push down on Dayne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dayne. #T3##SUB#
Sadulayev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Sadulayev has control of Dayne's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dayne regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sadulayev landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Dayne is trying desperately to improve position.
Sadulayev lands a couple of good shots and Dayne has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Akhmad Sadulayev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sadulayev scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Dayne is looking for a way out.
Sadulayev scores with punches from the back. #SUB#
Sadulayev is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dayne defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Sadulayev is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dayne taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Sadulayev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akhmad Sadulayev!

Event: MMA Hype -30-
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Schwartz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Schwartz. Beautiful body shot.
Schwartz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schwartz tries to clinch but Abdurakhmanov moves out of range.
Schwartz is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdurakhmanov. Schwartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwartz is looking to clinch but Abdurakhmanov is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Abdurakhmanov misses the target.
Schwartz wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz tries to clinch there but Abdurakhmanov circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schwartz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schwartz wants to clinch.#T1#
Schwartz tries to clinch but Abdurakhmanov is having none of it.
Schwartz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Keenan Schwartz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwartz avoids the body shot from Abdurakhmanov.
Schwartz moves in looking to clinch but Abdurakhmanov pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Abdurakhmanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Schwartz moves into range and clinches up with Abdurakhmanov.
Schwartz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schwartz misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abdurakhmanov.
Schwartz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schwartz prevents a body shot from Abdurakhmanov.
Abdurakhmanov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abdurakhmanov.
Schwartz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abdurakhmanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Schwartz.
Schwartz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abdurakhmanov is working Schwartz over against the cage.#T2#
Abdurakhmanov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schwartz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdurakhmanovs head. #BC#
Abdurakhmanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwartz misses the shot to the body.
Schwartz walks into a stiff left hand from Abdurakhmanov.
Schwartz wants to clinch but Abdurakhmanov slips to the side
and Abdurakhmanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Schwartz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdurakhmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwartz tries to clinch but Abdurakhmanov is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Abdurakhmanov misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Abdurakhmanov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schwartz doesn't seem phased though.
Schwartz doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdurakhmanov circles away.
Schwartz tries to clinch but Abdurakhmanov moves out of range.
Schwartz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Schwartz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schwartz tries to clinch up but Abdurakhmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Schwartz wants to clinch.#T3#
Schwartz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abdurakhmanov.
Schwartz tries to clinch there but Abdurakhmanov circles away.
It looked like Abdurakhmanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schwartz.
Schwartz is looking to clinch.
Schwartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdurakhmanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schwartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdurakhmanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abdurakhmanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Abdurakhmanov ducks right into an uppercut from Schwartz.
Abdurakhmanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abdurakhmanov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdurakhmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwartz wants to clinch up but Abdurakhmanov keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Schwartz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Schwartz misses with some punches. #BC#
Abdurakhmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurakhmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schwartz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schwartz fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Schwartz moves into the clinch.
Schwartz lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Abdurakhmanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schwartz tests Abdurakhmanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schwartz just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Abdurakhmanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schwartz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abdurakhmanov misses with a straight left.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurakhmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the liver by Schwartz. Beautiful body shot.
Schwartz fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ibragimgadzhi Abdurakhmanov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Schwartz avoids the body shot from Abdurakhmanov.
Schwartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdurakhmanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Abdurakhmanov closes the distance and clinches.
Schwartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abdurakhmanov or not.
Abdurakhmanov is trying to force a seperation but Schwartz has the dominant position.
Schwartz has a couple of punches blocked by Abdurakhmanov.
Abdurakhmanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schwartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schwartz lands a body shot.
Abdurakhmanov misses with the head strike.
Schwartz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Schwartz is working Abdurakhmanov over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurakhmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdurakhmanov blocks an uppercut.
Schwartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abdurakhmanov blocking some punches.
Schwartz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abdurakhmanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abdurakhmanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Schwartz misses with the head strike.
Abdurakhmanov tries a body shot but Schwartz blocks it.
Abdurakhmanov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abdurakhmanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Schwartz fails to land.
Schwartz misses with the head strike.
Schwartz blocks an uppercut.
Schwartz working aggressively here.
Schwartz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Schwartz lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schwartz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Schwartz.
Schwartz scores with a shot to the side of Abdurakhmanov's head.
Schwartz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schwartz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abdurakhmanov blocks a body shot from Schwartz.
Schwartz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Schwartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schwartz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abdurakhmanov backwards. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schwartz throws a punch but it's blocked by Abdurakhmanov.
Schwartz tries to throw a body punch but Abdurakhmanov avoids it by throwing Schwartz back against the cage.
Abdurakhmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Schwartz pushes Abdurakhmanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abdurakhmanov blocks a body shot from Schwartz.
Abdurakhmanov is trying to break free.
Schwartz lands a hook that snaps the head of Abdurakhmanov backwards.
Abdurakhmanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schwartz.
Schwartz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schwartz lands a body punch.
Schwartz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schwartz throws a head punch that misses.
Schwartz pushes Abdurakhmanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abdurakhmanov.
Schwartz misses with some punches.
Abdurakhmanov prevents a body shot from Schwartz. #BC#
Abdurakhmanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schwartz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schwartz duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Ibragimgadzhi Abdurakhmanov has been cut.#T3#
Schwartz is looking to clinch but Abdurakhmanov is avoiding it.
Abdurakhmanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schwartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schwartz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdurakhmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Schwartz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdurakhmanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schwartz tries to clinch but Abdurakhmanov is having none of it.
Abdurakhmanov misses with a hook. Schwartz ducked under it nicely.
Abdurakhmanov misses with a body shot.
Schwartz wants to counter with a clinch but Abdurakhmanov pushes him away.
Schwartz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abdurakhmanov.
Abdurakhmanov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abdurakhmanov counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Schwartz tries to clinch but Abdurakhmanov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Abdurakhmanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schwartz tries to clinch up but Abdurakhmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdurakhmanov cracks Schwartz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Abdurakhmanov has managed to clinch.
Abdurakhmanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schwartz has Abdurakhmanov pressed against the cage, preventing Abdurakhmanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schwartz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abdurakhmanovs head.
Schwartz lands a shoulder strike.
Schwartz misses with a punch on the inside.
Schwartz scores with a shot to the side of Abdurakhmanov's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Abdurakhmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schwartz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schwartz closes the distance but Abdurakhmanov moves to the side
and Abdurakhmanov counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keenan Schwartz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ibragimgadzhi Abdurakhmanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurakhmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdurakhmanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abdurakhmanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schwartz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdurakhmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwartz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Abdurakhmanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schwartz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abdurakhmanov throwing a counter right hand but Schwartz manages to avoid it.
Schwartz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abdurakhmanov has time to react.
Schwartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdurakhmanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurakhmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwartz.
Schwartz tries to clinch but Abdurakhmanov moves out of range.
Schwartz wants to clinch up but Abdurakhmanov keeps it at a distance.
Abdurakhmanov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schwartz.
Schwartz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abdurakhmanov rather than just go for the knockout.
Schwartz moves in looking to clinch but Abdurakhmanov pushes him off.#T1#
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdurakhmanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schwartz moves to clinch but Abdurakhmanov breaks away
and Abdurakhmanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdurakhmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwartz.
Schwartz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schwartz tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Schwartz clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Abdurakhmanov manages to break the clinch.
Schwartz tries to clinch there but Abdurakhmanov circles away.
Abdurakhmanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schwartz doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdurakhmanov circles away.
It looked like Abdurakhmanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schwartz fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Abdurakhmanov misses the target.#T2#
Abdurakhmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwartz.
Abdurakhmanov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Schwartz gets a clinch.
Schwartz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abdurakhmanov throws a head punch that misses.
Abdurakhmanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schwartz has him pressed against the cage.
Abdurakhmanov blocks a body shot from Schwartz.
Schwartz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schwartz. #BC#
Abdurakhmanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schwartz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schwartz tries to clinch up but Abdurakhmanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Abdurakhmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Abdurakhmanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwartz is looking to clinch. #T3#
Abdurakhmanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Schwartz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abdurakhmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwartz.
Schwartz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdurakhmanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schwartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdurakhmanov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Schwartz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Abdurakhmanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Schwartz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdurakhmanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ibragimgadzhi Abdurakhmanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Schwartz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Abdurakhmanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Schwartz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abdurakhmanov moves away.
A quick step to the side and Abdurakhmanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdurakhmanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T4#
Schwartz doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdurakhmanov circles away.
Abdurakhmanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Schwartz.
A little feinted left hand from Abdurakhmanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schwartz tries to clinch there but Abdurakhmanov circles away.
Schwartz moves in looking to clinch but Abdurakhmanov pushes him off.
Schwartz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abdurakhmanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Abdurakhmanov misses its target.
Schwartz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schwartz tries to clinch up.
Abdurakhmanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schwartz doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdurakhmanov circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ibragimgadzhi Abdurakhmanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abdurakhmanov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibragimgadzhi Abdurakhmanov!

Event: ENIGMA 238
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Canhoto scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Justice Cole has been cut.
Cole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Evanilson Canhoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole catches Canhoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Canhoto throws an off balance right hand
and Cole counters with a straight right hand.
Canhoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Canhoto wants to clinch.
Cole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Canhoto has managed to clinch.
Canhoto misses with a body punch.
Canhoto lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Canhoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cole or not.
Canhoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canhoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canhoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cole breaks from the clinch.
Canhoto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canhoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canhoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canhoto misses with a looping left.
Canhoto throws a combination that misses
and Cole counters with a huge left! Canhoto is in big trouble! He's backing up but Cole isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Canhoto from any more damage. A dominating finish by Cole!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Cole!
A very excited looking Justice Cole 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: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 6B
Date: Jan 30, 2025

#R1#
Wang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spagnolo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Mark Spagnolo has been cut.
Spagnolo throws a low kick but Wang moves out of range easily.
Wang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wang dips to his left and cracks Spagnolo with an uppercut!
A solid body kick from Spagnolo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spagnolo 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 Wang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spagnolo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spagnolo fails to land with a series of punches.
Spagnolo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!#CL#
Wang gets a clinch.
A short right from Wang.
Spagnolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wang lands a shoulder strike.
Wang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Wang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Wang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Wang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Spagnolo takes a shot to the head.
Spagnolo takes a shot to the head.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wang scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang scores with a shot to the side of Spagnolo's head.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spagnolo.
Wang lands a shoulder strike.
Wang working aggressively here.
Spagnolo lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spagnolo is keeping busy.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spagnolo blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Wang.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Spagnolo.
Wang blocks an uppercut.
Wang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Spagnolo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wang seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spagnolo can turn it around.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spagnolo tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wang blocking some punches. #T3#
Wang blocks an uppercut.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wang misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land.
Wang lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Wang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Wang lands a nice shot to the body.
Wang misses with the head strike.
Wang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
Wang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Wang lands a body punch.
Wang pushes Spagnolo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spagnolo misses with some punches.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang scores with a shot to the side of Spagnolo's head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wang is pushing Spagnolo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but Spagnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spagnolo tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Wang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spagnolos head.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spagnolo lands a body punch.
Wang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spagnolos head.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Wang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Wang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Spagnolo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spagnolo swinging wildly here.
Wang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spagnolo tries to move into range but Wang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Wang there.
Spagnolo throws a series of punches but Wang moves out of range.
Spagnolo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butch Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spagnolo connects with a leg kick. #KD#
Wang staggers Spagnolo with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Spagnolo looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#Spagnolo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Wang moves into the clinch.
Spagnolo is still on wobbly legs! Can Wang finish him?
Wang blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Wang.
Spagnolo blocking some punches.
Wang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Come on Wang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spagnolo seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Wang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang.
Butch Wang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spagnolo tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wang.
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Wang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spagnolo.
Wang is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Spagnolo prevents a body shot from Wang.
Spagnolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
Wang blocks an uppercut.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Wang trying to control the position but instead, Spagnolo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wang into the ropes.
Spagnolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Spagnolo tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Spagnolo misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spagnolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spagnolo.
Wang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spagnolo blocking some punches.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spagnolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Spagnolo.
Wang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wang works on Spagnolo's body with a couple of short punches.
Wang works on Spagnolo's body with a couple of short punches.
Spagnolo blocking some punches.
Spagnolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Spagnolo misses with some punches.
Wang lands a left hand.
Wang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wang swings wildly with an uppercut but Spagnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wang lands with a short shot to the head.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
Wang pushes Spagnolo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo. #T4#
Wang is leaning against Spagnolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spagnolo can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Wang.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spagnolo lands a shot to the body.
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Wang on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Spagnolo blocks an uppercut.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Spagnolo can't find room to land a body shot as Wang controls the action.
Wang working aggressively here.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang misses with some punches.
Wang misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Butch Wang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Spagnolo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Wang. #CL#
Wang takes the fight into the clinch.
Wang lands a nice shot to the body.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Wang lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Wang.
Wang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wang blocking some punches.
Wang misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wang.
Wang gets through Spagnolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Wang.
Wang working aggressively here.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch. #T1#
Wang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wang.
Wang lands a shoulder strike.
Wang scores with a shot to the side of Spagnolo's head.
Wang lands a body shot.
Wang lands with a left to the head.
Spagnolo tries to work over Wang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wang lands a left hand.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo.
Wang blocking some punches.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land.
Spagnolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Wang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mark Spagnolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Wang.
A short right from Wang.
Wang is pushing Spagnolo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Wang.
Wang lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spagnolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
Spagnolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wang scores with a shoulder strike.
Wang scores with a shot to the side of Spagnolo's head.
Wang creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Spagnolo crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Spagnolo face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Wang takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Butch Wang!

Event: MMA Hype -29-
Date: Jan 29, 2025

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell jabs at Ferreira's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferreira. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Powell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ferreira lands with a straight right. Powell didn't see that one coming.
Powell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jamal Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferreira slips under a jab.
Ferreira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Powell misses the shot to the body.
Powell lands a lovely overhand right.
Powell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferreira.
Ferreira slips a jab from Powell.
Powell throws a body punch but Ferreira moves out of range.
Ferreira tries to clinch
and Powell counters with a stiff right hand.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Powell.
Powell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferreira.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferreira slips a jab and a cross from Powell. #T1##TD#
Ferreira gets the takedown into side control.
Powell tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ferreira lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Powell hold on?!
Ferreira connects with a big shot to the side of Powell's head.
Ferreira scores with punches to the body.
Powell is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ferreira gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ferreira gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ferreira apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Powell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ferreira rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Powell tries to keep at a distance but Ferreira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ferreira is leaning against Powell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Ferreira pulls guard. #SU2#
Powell gets to his feet - Ferreira follows without any prompting.
Nice body punch from Powell.
Nice takedown defense from Powell. No joy for Ferreira on that attempt.
Powell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Powell misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
Powell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ferreira scores with a hook to the body. Powell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferreira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Powell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Powell.#T3#
Ferreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Powell is just out of range.
Powell throws a looping overhand right but Ferreira ducks down to avoid it.
Ferreira feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferreira wants to clinch.
Ferreira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferreira misses the jab.
A jab from Ferreira misses.
Powell swings for the body but Ferreira moves out of range.
Powell throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Ferreira feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ferreira looking to pass the guard.
Ferreira is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Powell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferreira slips nicely into half guard.
Ferreira wants to control but Powell is keeping him busy.
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 Vanderley Ferreira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Powell.
Ferreira scores with a jab to the head.
Powell blocks a jab.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Ferreira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Powell circles away.
Powell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Powell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferreira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Ferreira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Powell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferreira scores with a nice head shot.
Powell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira lands with an overhand left.
Ferreira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Ferreira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Ferreira clinches up against the cage.
Powell tries to work over Ferreira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferreira blocking some punches.
Ferreira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Ferreira lands a left hand.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Ferreira.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but Powell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanderley Ferreira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Ferreira drops back down to his feet.
Powell tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferreira avoids the damage to the body.
Powell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ferreira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferreira tries to pull guard but Powell won't allow it.
Powell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferreira.
Ferreira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Powell misses with a body punch. #TD#
Ferreira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ferreira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Ferreira is looking for a triangle but Powell pushes his legs off easily.
Ferreira trying to keep a closed guard but Powell is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Ferreira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ferreira passes Powell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ferreira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ferreira passes to side control. #T3#
Powell is pushing Ferreira's head away, looking to escape. Ferreira manages to hold on to the position though.
Ferreira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Powell keeps working.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ferreira here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Powell bucks up and tries to throw Ferreira off but instead Ferreira has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Powell. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ferreira scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Powell is looking for a way out. #SUB#
Ferreira has managed to slip his arm under Powell's chin. This could be all over... yep, Powell is tapping out! Submission win for Ferreira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vanderley Ferreira!
Vanderley Ferreira retains his heavyweight title!

Event: SYN 1133 Danger vs. Chai II
Date: Jan 24, 2025

#R1#
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Brunswick Jr drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brunswick Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr staying out of range there.
Machado throws a jab when Brunswick Jr was well out of range.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brunswick Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick Jr is just out of range.
Brunswick Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick Jr is just out of range.#T1#
Nice shot by Machado.
Brunswick Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Brunswick Jr misses
and Machado counters with a right hand to the body.
Machado checks a low kick from Brunswick Jr.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brunswick Jr's sensitive parts.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Machado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brunswick Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Brunswick Jr throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brunswick Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Machado throws a combination that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr staying out of range there.
Brunswick Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook
and Brunswick Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Machado tries to clinch but Brunswick Jr is having none of it.
Machado walks into a straight right hand from Brunswick Jr.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brunswick Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Machado counters with a nice leg kick.
Machado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Brunswick Jr checks it.
Machado throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brunswick Jr's head.
Brunswick Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Machado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws a combination that misses
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Machado throws a leg kick but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Machado.
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
Brunswick Jr lands a high kick!
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Brunswick Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brunswick Jr thinking.
A slow jab from Brunswick Jr misses its intended target.
Brunswick Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Brunswick Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machado.
Machado lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Brunswick Jr is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado drops Brunswick Jr with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brunswick Jr! Machado dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderson Machado!
An out of breath Wanderson Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 5A
Date: Jan 20, 2025

#R1#
Spagnolo thows a body kick. Pearson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Spagnolo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pearsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spagnolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Pearson circles away.
Spagnolo tries to bum rush Pearson with a series of wild strikes but Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pearson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Spagnolo moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson tries to stall but Spagnolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Spagnolo.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pearson is looking to control Spagnolo's arms but Spagnolo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pearson has his back to the ropes. #T1#
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Spagnolo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Spagnolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spagnolo is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Spagnolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Spagnolo lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spagnolo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pearson misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Spagnolo. #T2#
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spagnolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Pearson.
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land.
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Spagnolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Pearson leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spagnolo tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Pearson is pushing Spagnolo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Spagnolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spagnolo prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson working Spagnolo over with knees to the body.
Spagnolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Spagnolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spagnolo.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spagnolo.#T4#
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spagnolo.
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land.
Spagnolo lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Spagnolo controls the action.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson is struggling to control the position.
Spagnolo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Spagnolo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pearson takes one on the button.
Spagnolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spagnolo tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson slowing the pace effectively.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spagnolo as Pearson tries to tie him up.
Pearson blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pearson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spagnolo's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spagnolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Mark Spagnolo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
Spagnolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Pearson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Spagnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson trying to stall but Spagnolo improves his position.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Spagnolo gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the ropes.
Spagnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spagnolo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?
Pearson controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land. #T2#
Pearson trying to stall but Spagnolo improves his position.
Pearson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.
Spagnolo lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Spagnolo gets tackled into the ropes by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
Spagnolo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pearson digs a right hand underneath Spagnolo's ribcage. Spagnolo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spagnolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Spagnolo gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the ropes.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch.
Spagnolo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Spagnolo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Spagnolo forces Pearson back against the ropes and clinches.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Spagnolo blocks an uppercut.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
Pearson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spagnolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Spagnolo. #T4#
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spagnolo is defending well for now.
Spagnolo blocks a body shot from Pearson.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Pearson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spagnolo's brow.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Spagnolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pearson or not.
Spagnolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pearson trying to control the position but instead, Spagnolo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pearson into the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spagnolo.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Spagnolo avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Spagnolo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pearson rushes Spagnolo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Pearson stalling in the clinch but Spagnolo improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearson.
Spagnolo works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Spagnolo.
Pearson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Pearson.
Pearson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Spagnolo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo connects with the punch.
Spagnolo lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Pearson drives through and clinches with Spagnolo against the ropes.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Pearson stalling in the clinch.
Spagnolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pearson is trying to stall.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Spagnolo avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the ropes.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson looking to stall.
Spagnolo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Spagnolo manages to break the clinch.
Pearson doesn't manage to clinch there - Spagnolo circles away.
Spagnolo keeps the fight on the outside.
Spagnolo misses with a low kick. #CL#
Spagnolo moves into range and clinches up with Pearson.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow. #T2#
Pearson is trying to stall.
A right hand to the body from Spagnolo.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Spagnolo pushes Pearson back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pearson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spagnolo is keeping busy.
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3#
Pearson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spagnolo is keeping busy.
Spagnolo can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Spagnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pearson throws an elbow but misses.
Mark Spagnolo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pearson is trying to maintain a safe position but Spagnolo gets an underhook and turns Pearson into the ropes.
Spagnolo dodges an elbow strike from Pearson.
Pearson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike. #T4#
Pearson looking to stall.
Spagnolo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Spagnolo.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pearson taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spagnolo is defending well for now.
Jermaine Pearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pearson misses with some punches.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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 Mark Spagnolo.
Well Spagnolo 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Mark Spagnolo!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Mark Spagnolo!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Mark Spagnolo!

Mark Spagnolo wins by unanimous decision!

Event: MMA Hype -24-
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Kat misses with a wild combination.
Markrolandbjj jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kat fails to land the takedown.
Markrolandbjj feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Kat does no damage.
Markrolandbjj throws a good cross that connects.
Markrolandbjj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been hearing reports that Kat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Markrolandbjj cracks Kat with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick lands for Markrolandbjj.
Markrolandbjj throws out a powerful jab.
Kat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markrolandbjj moves away.
A little jabbing left from Markrolandbjj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markrolandbjj lands a nice looking body kick.
Markrolandbjj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Markrolandbjj tests Kat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markrolandbjj slips a jab and a cross from Kat.
Kat misses with a combination
and Markrolandbjj counters with a straight right hand.
Markrolandbjj jabs at Kat's body.
Markrolandbjj lands a nice shot that snaps Kat's head back.
Markrolandbjj misses with a series of wild punches.
Kat misses with a few strikes there.
Markrolandbjj chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Markrolandbjj stuns Kat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markrolandbjj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheers as Markrolandbjj lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kat doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markrolandbjj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left lands for Markrolandbjj.#T2#
Markrolandbjj throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kat dodges the punch combination from Markrolandbjj.
Kat misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Markrolandbjj tenderised Kat's leg. Kat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Superkruang Markrolandbjj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markrolandbjj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markrolandbjj scores with a hook to the body. Kat takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markrolandbjj scores with a nice strike.
Kat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kat throws a nice looking combination but Markrolandbjj bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kat tries to clinch up
and Markrolandbjj counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Markrolandbjj lands a right hook to the body.
Markrolandbjj lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Markrolandbjj moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markrolandbjj swats away the attempt to clinch by Kat.
Kat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kat is looking to clinch.
Kat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Markrolandbjj connects with a nice looking jab.
Markrolandbjj jabs Kat right on the nose. Kat blinks but takes it well.
Markrolandbjj throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markrolandbjj lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markrolandbjj darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Markrolandbjj digs a good body shot into Kat's ribs.#T4#
Markrolandbjj fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kat takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#Kat is rocked!
Kat misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Kat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kat tries a head kick but it misses.
Kat seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markrolandbjj. That's going to slow Kat down.
Kat throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kat misses with a takedown
enabling Markrolandbjj to counter with a crisp jab.
Markrolandbjj lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick from Markrolandbjj, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kat shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kat is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD2#
Markrolandbjj lands a big head kick that sends Kat tumbling to the mat! Markrolandbjj takes a step backwards and waves Kat back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Superkruang Markrolandbjj dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Markrolandbjj drops Kat with a huge uppercut! Kat drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Markrolandbjj is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Superkruang Markrolandbjj!

Event: MMA Hype -22-
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1##CL#
Ferreira has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Ferreira on the inside. #TD#
Ferreira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Ferreira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Lucas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ferreira has tightened it up now! Lucas should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vanderley Ferreira!
Vanderley Ferreira is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 4B
Date: Jan 04, 2025

#R1#
Spagnolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Borges circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Spagnolo - just one landing.
Spagnolo stuns Borges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spagnolo misses with a looping left.
Borges doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Spagnolo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borges is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spagnolo is keeping busy.
Spagnolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Spagnolo scores with a hook to the body.
Spagnolo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Spagnolo. #T1#
Spagnolo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Borges taking a breather.
Borges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Spagnolo.
A frustrated look appears on Borges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spagnolo scores with a shot to the side of Borges's head.
Spagnolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borges or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spagnolo as Borges tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Spagnolo - that landed with a thud.
Borges tries to stall but Spagnolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Borges tries to break free but Spagnolo pushes him back against the ropes.
Spagnolo prevents Borges from breaking the clinch.
Borges 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.
Borges wants to break free but Spagnolo has control.
Borges wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spagnolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spagnolo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spagnolo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spagnolo digs a right hand into Borges's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Borges's gas tank. #T2#
Spagnolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borgess head.
Borges is trying to break the clinch but Spagnolo has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo presses Borges against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spagnolo has him pressed against the ropes.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
Spagnolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Borges is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Spagnolo as the two fighters clinch.
Spagnolo lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Spagnolo.
Borges wants to get back to striking at distance but Spagnolo won't allow it.
Borges is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Spagnolo - that landed with a thud.
Spagnolo prevents Borges from breaking the clinch.
Borges tries to circle away but Spagnolo has him pinned against the ropes.
Borges wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
Spagnolo digs a right hand underneath Borges's ribcage. Borges let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Spagnolo lands a body punch.
Borges stalling in the clinch but Spagnolo improves position.
Spagnolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Borges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spagnolo pushes Borges back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Spagnolo.
A left hand lands to the body for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Borges.
Spagnolo is leaning against Borges and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spagnolo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borgess head.
Spagnolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Borges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Borges looking to stall.
Borges is trying to force a seperation but Spagnolo has the dominant position.
Spagnolo lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borges or not.
Spagnolo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Borges seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spagnolo can turn it around.#T4#
Nice body punch from Spagnolo - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo cracks Borges with a nice body shot.
Borges is breathing heavily.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spagnolo as Borges tries to tie him up.
Spagnolo works on Borges's body with a couple of short punches.
Spagnolo lands a hook that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Borges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spagnolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Spagnolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spagnolo cracks Borges with a nice body shot.
Spagnolo lands a right hand.
Borges working hard to break the clinch.
Spagnolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Spagnolo lands a hook that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Spagnolo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spagnolo lands a hook that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Spagnolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Spagnolo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spagnolo digs a good hook to Borges's body.
Spagnolo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spagnolo lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Borges tries to keep at a distance but Spagnolo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spagnolo prevents a body shot from Borges.
Spagnolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Borges wants to break free but Spagnolo has control.
A nice left hand lands by Spagnolo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo has Borges pressed against the ropes, preventing Borges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spagnolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spagnolo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mark Spagnolo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo pushes Borges back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Spagnolo. #T1#
Spagnolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Borges wants to get back to striking at distance but Spagnolo won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spagnolo.
Borges is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Spagnolo.
A left hand lands to the body for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Spagnolo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Spagnolo breaks the clinch.
Spagnolo scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#Borges is rocked!
Spagnolo jabs Borges right on the nose. Borges blinks but takes it well.
Oh Borges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Spagnolo clinches up with Borges and pushes him back against the ropes.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Spagnolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Spagnolo prevents Borges from breaking the clinch.
Spagnolo cracks Borges with a nice body shot.
Spagnolo presses Borges against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Borges is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Spagnolo lands with a short shot to the head.
Borges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spagnolo lands a left hand.
Spagnolo pushes Borges back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spagnolo lands with a right to the head.
Borges tries to circle away but Spagnolo has him pinned against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Spagnolo.
Borges can't break the clinch.
Borges wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo is leaning against Borges and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Borges is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Spagnolo lands a shoulder strike.
Spagnolo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Spagnolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borges or not.
Spagnolo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borges backwards.
Spagnolo scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo works on Borges's body with a couple of short punches.
Spagnolo is working Borges over against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Spagnolo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spagnolo scores with a shoulder strike.
Borges is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spagnolo is keeping busy.
Spagnolo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Borges or not. #T3#
Spagnolo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Borges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spagnolo creates a bit of distance and cracks Borges with a big uppercut! Borges goes down! The referee pushes Spagnolo away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Borges make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Spagnolo takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mark Spagnolo!

Event: SYN Ragnarök
Date: Dec 29, 2024

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Machado.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Palhares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Machado gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Palhares connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Palhares blocking some punches.
Palhares gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Machado.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado lands a body shot.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands a shot to the body.
Palhares lands a knee to the body.
Machado blocking some punches. #BC#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Palhares looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Palhares connects with a body shot that sends Machado's belly button to the back.#T1#
Palhares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Palhares misses.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Palhares tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Palhares momentarily.
Palhares fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Machado has closed the distance and engaged Palhares in a clinch.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Palhares controls his hands.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Palhares wants the takedown. Machado is fighting it off but Palhares persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machado's guard against the cage.
Palhares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Machado tries to roll over but Palhares keeps him under control.#T2#
Palhares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machado's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Palhares lands a nice short elbow.
Palhares slows the pace down in half guard.
Palhares wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machado is looking for a sweep. Palhares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Palhares tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Palhares has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palhares trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away. #SUB2#
Palhares is trying to work for a kimura but Machado is defending well.
Palhares thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Palhares trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machado trying to hold on to Palhares's head to control him but Palhares postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Palhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wanderson Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machado.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Palhares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Palhares rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Palhares gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Machado is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Palhares thows a huge punch but Machado dodges it nicely.
Palhares controlling the pace.
Palhares trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Palhares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado'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#
Palhares swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado throws a hook but Palhares blocks it.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luis Palhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Palhares's ribs.
Palhares tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Palhares.
Palhares lands with a good body shot.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Palhares's head but Palhares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado jabs at Palhares's body.
Palhares takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Palhares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palhares takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Machado gets tackled into the cage by Palhares. Palhares maintains the clinch.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Palharess head.
Palhares lands an elbow just above Machado 's eye.
Machado misses with some punches.
Palhares blocking some punches.
Machado tries a body shot but Palhares blocks it.
Machado blocking some punches. #T1#
Palhares working aggressively here.
Palhares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palhares blocks an uppercut.
Machado misses with a body punch.
Palhares tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
Machado dodges an elbow strike from Palhares.
A hook to the body from Palhares.
Palhares lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Palhares controls the action.
Palhares misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Machado.
Machado lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Palhares.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado takes an elbow to the temple.
Palhares lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Palhares has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machado avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Palhares has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Palhares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Palhares misses with an elbow strike. #T2#
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Palhares is looking for a takedown.
Wanderson Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Palhares.
Machado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Palhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luis Palhares seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Palhares.
Palhares is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Palhares just misses with a elbow thrown towards Machado's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
Machado working aggressively here.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado stops a takedown attempt from Palhares.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Palhares.
Palhares lands an elbow just above Machado 's eye.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado digs a right hand into Palhares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Palhares's gas tank. #T3#
Palhares changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Palhares throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Palhares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machado.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.
A slapping body kick lands there for Palhares.
Palhares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machado to score with a decent uppercut.
Palhares takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Palhares doesn't seem bothered though.
Palhares misses with a straight right.
Machado throws a series of strikes that have Palhares backpedaling.
Palhares throws a leg kick #CL#
and Machado counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado tries to work over Palhares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Machado.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado tries to work over Palhares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado working aggressively here. #T4#
Palhares slows down the pace here.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Palhares.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Palhares fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machado.
Palhares lands an uppercut.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Palhares tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Palhares struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Palhares is looking to control Machado's arms but Machado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Palhares has his back to the cage.
A short right from Palhares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado pushes Palhares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luis Palhares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Palhares or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado, which made it look bad.
Palhares wants to clinch up but Machado keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Machado was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Palhares.
Machado paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Palhares lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Palhares works the jab nicely.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palhares changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Palhares connects with a looping right hand.
Palhares checks a low kick from Machado.
And Palhares tries to counter it with a takedown but Machado pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Palhares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Palhares's head back.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palhares.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Palhares is just out of range.
Palhares delivers a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palhares throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Palhares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
It looked like Machado wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Palhares scores with a hook.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Palhares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.#T1#
A punch combination from Machado misses.
Wanderson Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Palhares.
Palhares keeps Machado at a distance using the push kick.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Palhares.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Palhares misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Palhares works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Palhares feints and as Machado raises his hands in defense, Palhares changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Machado manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Palhares pushes him off.
Machado stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Palhares.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Palhares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado lunges at Palhares with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Palhares's hand.
Palhares has a takedown stuffed.
Wanderson Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Machado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Palhares misses with an uppercut
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machado slips under a jab from Palhares.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Palhares seems unphased.
Machado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machado takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Machado.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machado.
Machado misses with a low kick as Palhares jumps back.
A big left from Palhares misses.
Palhares throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it. #TD2#
Palhares closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Machado did well to prevent Palhares getting side control.#SUB2#
Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by Palhares.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machado keeps working.
Machado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palhares on the ground.#T3#
Machado is positioning himself well to prevent Palhares advancing to mount.
Palhares is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Machado is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Palhares lands a heavy elbow.
Palhares dominating with strikes here.
The referee warns Machado that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luis Palhares!
Luis Palhares made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 3B
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Spagnolo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sansho definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spagnolo walks into a left hand.
A big left from Sansho misses.
A combination from Sansho does no damage.
Donk. Spagnolo catches Sansho right on the button with a cross.
Sansho misses with an uppercut.
Spagnolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sansho misses the target.
Spagnolo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sansho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sansho.
Sansho throws a hook to the side of Spagnolo's head but Spagnolo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spagnolo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sansho.
Sansho throws a looping overhand right but Spagnolo ducks down to avoid it.
Spagnolo misses with a looping right.
Sansho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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 left lands for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spagnolo throws a leg kick but Sansho moved away.
Sansho throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Spagnolo to counter with a crisp jab.
Sansho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spagnolo has time to react.#T1#
Spagnolo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sansho.
Spagnolo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sansho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spagnolo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sansho.
Spagnolo walks into a straight right hand from Sansho.
Spagnolo misses the jab.
Spagnolo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sansho.
Spagnolo ducks under a wild hook from Sansho.
Sansho throws a series of punches but Spagnolo moves out of range.
Sansho throws an overhand right that lands on Spagnolo's shoulder, as Spagnolo tries to avoid the shot.
Spagnolo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sansho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spagnolo lands a nice shot that snaps Sansho's head back.
Spagnolo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Spagnolo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Sansho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Sansho.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spagnolo.
Sansho throws a series of punches but Spagnolo moves out of range. #T2#
Spagnolo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sansho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spagnolo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sansho is just out of range.#CL2#
Spagnolo moves into the clinch.
Sansho can't find room to land a body shot as Spagnolo controls the action.
Sansho working aggressively here. #BC#
Sansho breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Sansho. Beautiful body shot.
Spagnolo thows a body kick. Sansho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sansho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sansho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mark Spagnolo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sansho looks to land a right hand but Spagnolo moved out of range.
Spagnolo is looking to clinch.
Sansho scores with the left hand. Spagnolo knows he should have avoided that one.
Spagnolo wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Sansho.#T3#
Spagnolo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sansho sets himself, and Spagnolo steps forward looking for the clinch! Sansho avoids it this time.
Sansho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo throws a body punch but Sansho moves out of range.
Sansho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spagnolo can pounce on him.
Sansho scores with a decent looking hook.
Spagnolo moves away from the strike by Sansho.
Sansho misses with a wild body shot.
Spagnolo slips under a jab from Sansho.
Sansho throws a hook but Spagnolo blocks it.
Spagnolo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sansho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spagnolo.
Sansho throws a looping overhand right but Spagnolo ducks down to avoid it.
Sansho misses with a double jab.
Spagnolo defending well as Sansho loads up on a big left hand.
Sansho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spagnolo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sansho throws a big shot that misses.
Sansho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Sansho throws an overhand right that lands on Spagnolo's shoulder, as Spagnolo tries to avoid the shot.
Sansho ducks right into an uppercut from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sansho blocks a jab.
Spagnolo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Spagnolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spagnolo tries to counter with a clinch but Sansho shakes him off and moves away.
Sansho throws out a loose jab but Spagnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sansho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Spagnolo misses.
A jab from Spagnolo does it's job there.
Spagnolo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spagnolo tries to move into range but Sansho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sansho moves out of range of the body kick.
Sansho scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spagnolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sansho.
Sansho throws a right and a left that Spagnolo avoids nicely.
Spagnolo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sansho throws a jab but it's blocked by Spagnolo.
No joy there for Sansho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryobi Sansho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sansho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sansho throws a hook but Spagnolo blocks it.
Sansho jabs at Spagnolo's body.
Sansho digs a good hook to Spagnolo's body.
Sansho stuns Spagnolo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spagnolo misses with a hook.
Sansho misses with a two punch combination.
Spagnolo wants to counter with a clinch but Sansho pushes him away.
Ryobi Sansho is winning the standup battle so far.
Sansho throws a series of punches but Spagnolo moves out of range.
Spagnolo wants to clinch up but Sansho keeps it at a distance.
Sansho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spagnolo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spagnolo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sansho.
Sansho misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spagnolo tries to clinch there but Sansho circles away.
Spagnolo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sansho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spagnolo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanshos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spagnolo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sansho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Sansho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spagnolo dodges the punch combination from Sansho.
Sansho throws out a loose jab but Spagnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Sansho. Those never looked like landing.
Spagnolo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sansho stuns Spagnolo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sansho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sansho. Spagnolo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sansho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spagnolo throws a shot to the body.
Spagnolo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sansho has time to react.
Spagnolo moves out of range of the strikes.
Spagnolo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sansho looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sansho scores with a jab to the head.
Spagnolo cracks Sansho with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Sansho.
Spagnolo lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Sansho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spagnolo lands a jab to Sansho's midsection.
Spagnolo throws out a powerful jab.
Sansho circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Spagnolo moves into the clinch.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spagnolo lands a nice shot to the body.
Sansho gets through Spagnolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Sansho can't find room to land a body shot as Spagnolo controls the action.
Spagnolo lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sansho tries a body shot but Spagnolo blocks it.
Spagnolo pushes Sansho back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sansho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spagnolo has him pressed against the ropes.
Spagnolo prevents a body shot from Sansho.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spagnolo. #T3#
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Sansho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sansho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sansho tries to throw a body punch but Spagnolo avoids it by throwing Sansho back against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo pushes Sansho back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Sansho.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Sansho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spagnolo blocks an uppercut.
Sansho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Spagnolo tries to work over Sansho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spagnolo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sansho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sansho lands a right hand.
Sansho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Spagnolo prevents a body shot from Sansho.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sansho.
Sansho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Sansho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sansho throws a hook but Spagnolo avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Sansho misses.
Spagnolo throws a poor cross that misses
and Sansho counters with a straight right hand.
Sansho fails to land with a series of punches.
Spagnolo throws a wild body kick that Sansho sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Sansho misses the target.
Spagnolo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sansho wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Spagnolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sansho.
Sansho misses with a hook.
Sansho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spagnolo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sansho.
Some wild striking there from Sansho.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sansho connects with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryobi Sansho dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sansho lands a head shot.
Spagnolo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sansho.
Decent striking displayed by Spagnolo there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sansho misses the target.
Sansho misses with a two punch combination.
Sansho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sansho misses with a body shot.
A jab from Sansho misses.
Spagnolo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sansho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sansho throws out a loose jab but Spagnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo misses the jab.
Sansho stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sansho misses with a straight left.
Spagnolo blocks a jab.#T1#
Spagnolo staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sansho.
Spagnolo connects with a body shot.
Sansho misses with a body shot.
Sansho misses with a body shot.
Spagnolo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sansho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sansho throws a series of punches but Spagnolo moves out of range.
Sansho walks into a jab.#CL2#
Spagnolo rushes Sansho and presses him up against the ropes.
Sansho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spagnolo lands a body punch.
Sansho takes a shot to the head.
Sansho misses with a body punch.
Sansho tries a body shot but Spagnolo blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sansho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Mark Spagnolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spagnolo.
Sansho presses Spagnolo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sansho misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Sansho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spagnolo lands a body shot.
Sansho steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spagnolo. That one must have hurt.
Sansho throws a series of punches but Spagnolo moves out of range.
Spagnolo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spagnolo.
Sansho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good leg kick by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo lands a leg kick that knocks Sansho off balance momentarily.
Spagnolo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sansho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spagnolo lands a body shot.
Sansho throws a looping overhand right but Spagnolo ducks down to avoid it.
Spagnolo throws the left hand but Sansho avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Sansho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Sansho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sansho jabs Spagnolo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Sansho there.
Spagnolo jabs at Sansho's body.
Spagnolo connects with a crisp jab.
Sansho scores with a sloppy right hand. Spagnolo should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Sansho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spagnolo wants to counter the offense by Sansho and move into the clinch position.
Sansho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spagnolo throws out the jab.
Spagnolo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sansho loads up on a big right hand but Spagnolo slips the punch.
Spagnolo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sansho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spagnolo slips a straight right by Sansho.
Spagnolo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sansho misses with a two punch combination.
Sansho sets himself, and Spagnolo steps forward looking for the clinch! Sansho avoids it this time.
Spagnolo throws a shot from downtown. Sansho moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spagnolo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Spagnolo is looking to clinch.
Spagnolo walks into a left hand.
Sansho fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo wants to clinch.
Sansho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spagnolo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sansho.
Spagnolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sansho circles away.
Sansho scores with a shot to the body.
Sansho fails to land with a series of punches.
Sansho swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Sansho.
Sansho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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 Ryobi Sansho.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sansho, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Ryobi Sansho!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ryobi Sansho!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Ryobi Sansho!

Ryobi Sansho wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 2B
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Spagnolo jabs Carter right on the nose. Carter blinks but takes it well.
Spagnolo fails to land with a series of punches.
Spagnolo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Carter seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Spagnolo misses with a looping right.
Carter is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Spagnolo takes the fight into the clinch.
Spagnolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter displaying some good clinch control by pressing Spagnolo up against the ropes.
Spagnolo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Carter presses Spagnolo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Spagnolo misses with some punches. #T1#
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter tries a body shot but Spagnolo blocks it.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter is looking to control Spagnolo's arms but Spagnolo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carter has his back to the ropes.
Spagnolo blocks a body shot from Carter.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter prevents a body shot from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo.
Carter tries to work over Spagnolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spagnolo's elbow.
Spagnolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land.
Spagnolo working aggressively here. #T2#
Spagnolo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spagnolo lands a body shot.
Spagnolo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spagnolo tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Carter.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Spagnolo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Spagnolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spagnolo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Spagnolo misses with some punches.
Spagnolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Spagnolo struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Spagnolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Good body shot from Carter.
Carter scores with a hook to the body.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
A nice left hand lands by Carter.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Carter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Spagnolo's head.
Carter lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter looking to stall.
Carter tries to work over Spagnolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spagnolos head.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Carter tries to stall but Spagnolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spagnolo.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spagnolo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Carter dominated that round.
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#
Spagnolo scores with a decent looking hook.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spagnolo can do to turn this around?
Carter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spagnolo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spagnolo scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Spagnolo clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land.
Tommy Carter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spagnolo misses with a body punch.
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Carter lands a body punch.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Spagnolo controls the action.
Carter gets through Spagnolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Carter tries to stall but Spagnolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carter prevents a body shot from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo blocks a body shot from Carter.
Spagnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Carter misses with the head strike.
Carter gets through Spagnolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter throws a head punch that misses.
Spagnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter works on Spagnolo's body with a couple of short punches.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spagnolo's elbow.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Spagnolo misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Spagnolo controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Spagnolo fails to land.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spagnolo.
Carter is working Spagnolo over against the ropes.
Spagnolo is breathing heavily.
Carter lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Carter stalling the fight.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards.
Carter misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Spagnolo.
Carter tries to work over Spagnolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spagnolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Spagnolo tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Spagnolo tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Spagnolo misses with some punches.
Spagnolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter just leaning against Spagnolo, taking a breather.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter. #T4#
Spagnolo lands with a right to the head.
Carter looking to stall.
Carter tries to work over Spagnolo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spagnolo's elbow.
A short right from Carter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spagnolo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spagnolo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Spagnolo working aggressively here.
Carter is looking to control Spagnolo's arms but Spagnolo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carter has his back to the ropes.
Carter swings wildly with an uppercut but Spagnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spagnolo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Spagnolo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Carter dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Spagnolo has closed the distance and engaged Carter in a clinch.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Carter slows down the pace here.
Spagnolo blocks a body shot from Carter.
Spagnolo prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Carter scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Spagnolo throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Spagnolo backwards. #T1#
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Spagnolo is trying to maintain a safe position but Carter gets an underhook and turns Spagnolo into the ropes.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Carter gets through Spagnolo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spagnolo swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spagnolo blocks an uppercut.
Carter cracks Spagnolo with a nice body shot.
Spagnolo throws a head punch that misses.
Spagnolo lands a shoulder strike.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spagnolo's elbow.
Carter just leaning against Spagnolo, taking a breather.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spagnolo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Carter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mark Spagnolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Carter misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter is leaning against Spagnolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spagnolo's elbow.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter working aggressively here.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Spagnolo controls the action.
Spagnolo takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Spagnolo can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Spagnolo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Spagnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Carter as the two fighters clinch.
Spagnolo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Spagnolo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Spagnolo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spagnolo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spagnolo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Carter clinches.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter slows down the pace here.
Spagnolo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo presses Carter against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spagnolo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Carter cracks Spagnolo with a nice body shot.
Carter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Carter pushes Spagnolo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carter struggles to land a body shot inside as Spagnolo controls his hands. #T4#
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Spagnolo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Spagnolo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Carter can't find room to land a body shot as Spagnolo controls the action.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Spagnolo avoids it by throwing Carter back against the ropes.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Spagnolo avoids it by throwing Carter back against the ropes.
Spagnolo prevents a body shot from Carter.
Carter wants to stall.
Spagnolo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter is leaning against Spagnolo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spagnolo.
Spagnolo blocks a body shot from Carter.
Tommy Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carter, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tommy Carter!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Tommy Carter!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Tommy Carter!

Tommy Carter wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Carter thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KTC 185 - R7
Date: Dec 02, 2024

#R1#
Vanderloo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Salami swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Salami avoids a punch combination nicely.
Salami was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanderloo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Salami - just one landing.
Salami looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vanderloo looks to land a left hand but Salami moved out of range nicely.
Salami swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Salami blocks the low kick.
Salami appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Salami defending well as Vanderloo loads up on a big left hand.
Salami scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vanderloo throws a series of punches but Salami moves out of range.
Salami tried to counter with a leg kick but Vanderloo avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salami slips under a jab from Vanderloo.
Salami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vanderloo throws out the jab.
Vanderloo missing with a left hand there. Salami was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanderloo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Salami doesn't seem bothered though.
Good standup being displayed there by Vanderloo as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Vanderloo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Salami's head backwards.
Vanderloo misses with a body shot.
Vanderloo misses with a hook. Salami ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Vanderloo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanderloo looks to land a right hand but Salami moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salami darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Vanderloo misses.
As Vanderloo backs away, Salami returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nicolaas Vanderloo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanderloo works Salami's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Vanderloo ducks into a a hook from Salami and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#Vanderloo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderloo throws an off balance right hand
and Salami counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanderloo is still on wobbly legs! Can Salami finish him?
Vanderloo slips a straight right by Salami.
Vanderloo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Salami counters with a huge right that knocks Vanderloo out cold! Salami is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hossein Salami!
Hossein Salami decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMA Hype -14-
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Huerta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huerta scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Huerta misses.
A shot to the body from Ferreira misses
and Huerta counters with a stiff right hand.
Huerta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferreira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferreira tries to move into range but Huerta moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ferreira slips a jab from Huerta.
Huerta connects with the punch.
Huerta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a nice body shot.
Ferreira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Huerta moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Huerta misses the target.
Huerta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferreira counters with a series of strikes. Huerta will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Ferreira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Huerta misses with a hook. Ferreira ducked under it nicely.
Ferreira cracks Huerta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Huerta throws a hook but Ferreira avoids it easily.
Ferreira tries to clinch but Huerta is having none of it.
Huerta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Huerta.
Ferreira throws a looping overhand right but Huerta ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Huerta misses.
Ferreira throwing a counter right hand but Huerta manages to avoid it.#T2#
Huerta closes the distance and clinches up with Ferreira, looking for a takedown. Huerta pushes Ferreira against the cage but Ferreira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ferreira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Huerta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ferreira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huerta scores with a hook.
Huerta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ferreira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by Huerta.
Huerta scores with a nice strike.
Huerta 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huerta rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferreira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Ferreira stuns Huerta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ferreira.
Huerta ducks right into an uppercut from Ferreira.
Ferreira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huerta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferreira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Huerta loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferreira misses the target.#KD#
Huerta ducks straight into an uppercut from Ferreira and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Huerta manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Huerta is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Huerta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Ferreira trying to control but Huerta is working from the bottom.
Ferreira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferreira throwing strikes from guard but Huerta blocks nicely.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Huerta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Huerta is looking for a triangle here but Ferreira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Huerta is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet 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 Vanderley Ferreira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ferreira misses with a hook. Huerta ducked under it nicely.
Huerta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ferreira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Huerta tries to counter with a clinch but Ferreira shakes him off and moves away.
Ferreira on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huerta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Huerta misses with a takedown attempt
and Ferreira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huerta staying out of range there.
Vanderley Ferreira is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Ferreira moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Huerta goes down! Can Ferreira finish him!?
Huerta is still in real trouble! Can Ferreira finish him?
Ferreira 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Huerta working for a triangle but Ferreira defends it easily.
Huerta seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Huerta can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Huerta wants to improve his position but instead Ferreira has moved into half guard.
Ferreira is looking to take a break and control but Huerta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferreira works his way into full mount!
Ferreira lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Ferreira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huerta working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Ferreira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Huerta is trying to stand up.
Huerta is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Ferreira lands with some strikes.
Huerta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huerta is still trying to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ferreira is working for a guillotine from mount but Huerta frees his head quite easily.
Huerta takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Huerta tries to buck Ferreira off so he can stand up but Ferreira has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Huerta falls backwards, slamming Ferreira to the mat but Ferreira holds on tight! Huerta is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vanderley Ferreira!

Event: SYN 1117 Pushkin vs Tokugawa
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Machado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Machado wants to clinch up but Andary keeps it at a distance.
Andary is looking to counter punch.
Machado walks into a straight right hand from Andary.
Machado works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Machado.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andary swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Andary takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado misses with the combination.
Andary takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andary on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Machado misses
and Andary counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Andary swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Machado.
Machado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Machado tries to clinch up but Andary circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Andary misses the target.
Andary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Andary displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado misses with a combination
and Andary counters with a solid body kick.
Andary 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. #CUT#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Andary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado is looking to clinch.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andary.#CL2#
Machado has managed to clinch.
Andary lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Andary avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Andary is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machado to keep the fight standing.
Machado scores with a shot to the side of Andary's head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andary prevents a body shot from Machado. #BC#
Andary breaks from the clinch.
Machado throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Machado clinches with his opponent.
Andary lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Andary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Andary controls his hands.
Machado throws a head punch that misses.
Andary misses with a body punch. #T3#
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Andary.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andary tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Andary up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Machado.
Machado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andary pushes Machado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andary jumps guard but Machado stands there with Andary around his waist. Andary gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andary tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Andary has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machado working aggressively here. #BC#
Andary breaks from the clinch.
Machado lands a front kick.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Andary moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Andary swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Machado looks to land a body kick but Andary moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andary avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Andary.
Andary checks a low kick from Machado.
Machado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andary throws a hook but Machado avoids it easily.
Machado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado'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#
Andary checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andary tries to land a front kick but Machado steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andary checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Andary's shoulder, as Andary tries to avoid the shot.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andary was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.#CL2#
Machado gets a clinch.
Machado lands a hook that snaps the head of Andary backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Machado pushes Andary back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary is trying to break the clinch but Machado is controlling him.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andary blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Machado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andary is struggling to control the position.#T1##BC#
Andary manages to break the clinch.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Andary fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Machado checks it well.
Machado is looking for the big counter here.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andary counters with a straight right hand.
Wanderson Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Andary on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
Andary thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andary blocks a head kick by Machado.
Machado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
Andary pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wanderson Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andary throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andary checks a leg kick.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Machado.
Andary misses with a few strikes 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!
Andary pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andary tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Andary.
Machado flicks out a counter leg kick but Andary steps away.
That kick from Machado tenderised Andary's leg. Andary is trying to keep his angry face on.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andary was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado tries to bum rush Andary with a series of wild strikes but Andary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Machado. Those never looked like landing.
Machado takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andary.
A cross from Machado lands.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Andary blocks the low kick.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Andary ducks down to avoid it.
Machado looks to land a body kick but Andary moved away.#T3#
Machado missing with a left hand there. Andary was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Andary was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machado lands a jab to Andary's midsection.
Machado throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Andary counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andary checks the leg kick.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Andary connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machado scores with a nice head shot.
Machado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machado tries to clinch but Andary is having none of it.
Machado thumps Andary with a low kick.
Andary walks into a straight right hand from Machado.
Andary on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice jab there from Machado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andary momentarily.
Andary checks a leg kick.
Andary was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Andary moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Machado scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andary.
Machado defending well as Andary loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Machado clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Andary uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Andary. #BC#
Andary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Machado.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Andary moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Andary throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andary throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado throws a combination that misses
and Andary counters with a three punch combo that has Machado backing up. Machado nods at Andary to acknowledge the strikes.
Andary is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Andary.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Andary checks it.
Machado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Andary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andary connects with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Machado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Andary, pushing him back against the cage.
Andary scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##BC#
Andary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andary is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
An inside leg kick lands from Machado.
Andary keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Machado looks to move away, Andary throws a big counter combo but Machado just gets out of the way.
Andary throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machado!
Andary misses with a looping left.
Machado throws out a counter right but Andary avoids it with no problem.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machado connects with a crisp jab.
Machado bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Andary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado digs a good hook to Andary's body. #T2#
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andary takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andary looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
Machado throws a series of punches but Andary moves out of range.
Machado darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andary on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andary connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Machado.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machado.
Andary avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Andary cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andary moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machado fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andary.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Andary's front leg but catches the back leg as Andary tries to avoid it.
Machado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Machado thuds his right hand into Andary's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wanderson Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Andary.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Andary moved out of range.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Andary looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
Andary gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado takes a swing at Andary's ribcage but misses.
Andary throwing a counter right hand but Machado manages to avoid it.
Andary throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Machado is looking to chop away at Andary's legs.
Andary takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Machado closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machado.
Machado shoots in and drives through. Andary sprawls well.
Machado avoids the head kick by Andary.
A big left from Andary misses.
Machado scores with a body shot.
Andary showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machado 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: MMA Hype -12-
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Markrolandbjj throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Markrolandbjj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markrolandbjj throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markrolandbjj moves to clinch but Garcia breaks away
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Markrolandbjj fails to land with a series of punches.
Superkruang Markrolandbjj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Markrolandbjj has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markrolandbjj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Markrolandbjj scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Markrolandbjj moves into the clinch.
Markrolandbjj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Garcia has clasped his hands together around Markrolandbjj's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Garcia has an Americana. Markrolandbjj didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Garcia is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Garcia hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Francisco Garcia!

Event: Summit Series 2 - KT Round 1A
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1#
Spagnolo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Manion as he connects with a hook.
Spagnolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manion moves away.
Spagnolo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Manion closes the distance and clinches.
Manion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Manion makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Manion throws a head punch that misses.
Manion controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manion.
Manion scores with a hook to the body.
Spagnolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo misses with the head strike.
Manion misses with a punch to the body.
Manion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manion throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Manion lands a left hand.
Spagnolo lands a body shot.
Spagnolo prevents a body shot from Manion.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spagnolo as Manion tries to tie him up.
Manion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manion misses with the head strike.
Manion misses with the head strike.
Manion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manion blocks a body shot from Spagnolo.
Manion lands a right hand.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Spagnolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manion avoids the body shot from Spagnolo.
Manion takes a swing at Spagnolo's ribcage but misses.
Spagnolo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spagnolo scrambles back to his feet.
Spagnolo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spagnolo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manion.
Manion now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2##CL#
Spagnolo closes the distance and pushes Manion back into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Manion fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spagnolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo cracks Manion with a nice body shot.
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spagnolo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manion working aggressively here.
Spagnolo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spagnolo lands with a right to the head.
Spagnolo misses with a punch to the body.
Spagnolo tries a body shot but Manion blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spagnolo.
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo.
Still in the clinch, Spagnolo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manion prevents a body shot from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Spagnolo blocking some punches.
Manion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spagnolo lands with a left to the head.
Spagnolo blocks an uppercut.
Spagnolo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manion digs a right hand into Spagnolo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spagnolo's gas tank.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Manion avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manion.
Manion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spagnolo gets through Manion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Manion on the inside.
Spagnolo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manion misses with the head strike.
Manion is trying to break the clinch but Spagnolo has him pressed against the ropes.
Manion swings wildly with an uppercut but Spagnolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spagnolo lands with a right to the head.
Spagnolo tries to throw a body punch but Manion avoids it by throwing Spagnolo back against the ropes. #T4#
Spagnolo tries to work over Manion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manion misses with some punches.
Spagnolo has a couple of punches blocked by Manion.
Manion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spagnolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Spagnolo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manion is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Manion breaks from the clinch.
Manion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice combination there by Spagnolo. #CUT#It looks like Jack Manion has been cut.
A cross from Manion lands.
Spagnolo tries to clinch but Manion moves out of range.
Manion lands with a shot to the body.
Spagnolo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Manion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Manion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Manion moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Manion lands a nice hook to Spagnolo's body. Spagnolo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice straight punches there by Spagnolo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spagnolo.
Spagnolo sizes up Manion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spagnolo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spagnolo is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Manion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Manion coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spagnolo. Manion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manion walks into a straight right hand from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.
Spagnolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Manion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manion ducks right into an uppercut from Spagnolo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manion misses the jab.#T1#
Manion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spagnolo 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.
Manion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack Manion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Manion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spagnolo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Manion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spagnolo throws an off balance right hand
and Manion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spagnolo slips a straight right by Manion.
Spagnolo tries to move into range but Manion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spagnolo takes a swing at Manion's ribcage but misses.
Manion doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spagnolo fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Manion lands a slapping body shot.
Spagnolo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manion scores with the left hand. Spagnolo knows he should have avoided that one.
Manion circles away from the clinch attempt
and Manion counters with a straight right hand.
Manion misses with a straight right.
Manion on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looks like Spagnolo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mark Spagnolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spagnolo tries to clinch up.
Spagnolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Manion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manion throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Manion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Manion works the jab nicely.
Spagnolo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Manion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Spagnolo clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Manion breaks from the clinch.
Spagnolo tries to clinch but Manion moves out of range.
Spagnolo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Manion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spagnolo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Spagnolo scrambles back to his feet.
Spagnolo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Manion paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spagnolo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manion pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Manion avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manion! But no joy.#CL#
Spagnolo closes the distance and clinches.
Spagnolo blocking some punches.
Manion throws a punch but it's blocked by Spagnolo.
Manion lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manion.
A head punch on the inside from Manion fails to land.
Spagnolo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manion lands with a right to the head.
Manion misses with a punch to the body.
Spagnolo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spagnolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack Manion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spagnolo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manion.
A nice left hand lands by Manion.
Spagnolo has Manion pressed against the ropes, preventing Manion from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Manion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Manion'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#
Manion slips under a jab from Spagnolo.
Jack Manion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spagnolo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spagnolo throws a jab but it's blocked by Manion.
Spagnolo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manion slips a jab from Spagnolo.
Spagnolo slips a jab from Manion.
Spagnolo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spagnolo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spagnolo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spagnolo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spagnolo tries to clinch but Manion is having none of it. #T1#
Manion misses with a looping left.
Manion throws a lazy right hand but Spagnolo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spagnolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Manion circles away.
Manion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spagnolo throws a shot from downtown. Manion moves away and avoids it.
Manion keeps the fight on the outside.
Manion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spagnolo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manion swats away the attempt to clinch by Spagnolo.
Manion throws a shot from downtown. Spagnolo moves away and avoids it.
Manion throws an overhand right that lands on Spagnolo's shoulder, as Spagnolo tries to avoid the shot.
Spagnolo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manion counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mark Spagnolo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manion looks to land a left hand but Spagnolo moved out of range nicely.
Manion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spagnolo is looking to clinch.
Manion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spagnolo.
Manion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spagnolo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spagnolo throws a looping overhand right but Manion ducks down to avoid it.
Manion throws out a counter right but Spagnolo avoids it with no problem.
Spagnolo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manion moves away.
Spagnolo wants to clinch up but Manion keeps it at a distance.
Spagnolo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manion counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spagnolo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Spagnolo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Manion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manion misses with a looping left.
Spagnolo throws out a powerful jab.
Spagnolo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manion.
Jab by Spagnolo.
Spagnolo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Manion to counter with a crisp jab.
Spagnolo throws a jab but it's blocked by Manion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manion! But no joy.
Manion connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spagnolo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manion tries to clinch up.
Spagnolo moves in looking to clinch but Manion pushes him off.
Manion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Manion tests Spagnolo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manion lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Manion.
Spagnolo looks to clinch
and Manion counters with a straight right hand.
Manion sizes up Spagnolo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manion throws a series of punches but Spagnolo avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Manion.
Manion misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Manion has Spagnolo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Spagnolo works on Manion's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Manion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manion 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Jack Manion!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jack Manion!

Jack Manion wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Manion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFA 26
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Martelo misses with a two punch combination.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Martelo wants to get back to full guard.
Jones 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.
Martelo is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Martelo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martelo tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Martelo keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Martelo is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Martelo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but Martelo is working from the bottom.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Martelo is keeping the position.
Jones trying to control but Martelo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Jones lying in Martelo's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Martelo decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Jones taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiago Martelo!

Event: KTC 185 - R6
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Vanderloo misses with a straight left.
Ayax follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Vanderloo is predictable there
and Ayax counters with a body kick.
Vanderloo avoids the body shot from Ayax.
Vanderloo with the inside leg kick.
Ayax moves out of range as Vanderloo strikes.
Ayax walks into a jab.
Vanderloo scores with the left hand. Ayax knows he should have avoided that one.
Vanderloo blocks the body kick.
Ayax lands a nice shot that snaps Vanderloo's head back.
Vanderloo feints a jab promting Ayax to slip. Vanderloo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ayax slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayax connects with an inside leg kick.
Vanderloo jabs Ayax to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab lands there for Ayax.
Ayax checks a low kick from Vanderloo.
Ayax looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vanderloo misses with a body shot. #T1#
Ayax feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Vanderloo collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bedri Ayax!
During a confident post fight interview, Bedri Ayax thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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