Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 389: Karj v Weismuller
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1#
Temidare lands a really nice looking cross but Puff seems unphased.
Temidare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Temidare listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Puff connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Temidare's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Adeboye Temidare has been cut.
Temidare dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Puff. That did some damage!
Puff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Puff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puff punishes Temidare's body with a nice straight punch.
Puff throws a leg kick but Temidare checks it.
Puff takes a swing at Temidare's ribcage but misses.
Puff throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Temidare misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puff cracks Temidare with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Temidare.
Puff throws out a powerful jab.
Puff swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Puff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puff swings widly with a right hand
and Temidare counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Puff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puff throws a body shot but no joy.
Puff digs a good hook to Temidare's body.
We've been told by Temidare's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Temidare is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Temidare throws an overhand right that lands on Puff's shoulder, as Puff tries to avoid the shot.
Puff connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Temidare is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Puff feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Temidare sprawling to the canvas! Temidare rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Puff finish him?! #ROC2#Temidare is rocked!
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!
Crack! Puff connects with the perfect overhand right and Temidare falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Puff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Powder Puff!
Powder Puff seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: JF 61 - Bai Li Enters the Hall
Date: Feb 01, 2025

#R1##TD#
Oneill shoots in and gets a takedown into Ortega's guard.
Oneill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oneill is looking to pass into half guard but Ortega pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ortega is in guard.#REVB#
Ortega working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ortega working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oneill's head.
Ortega is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oneill wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oneill is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ortega tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oneill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ortega punching to the body, from the bottom.
Ortega trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Oneill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ortega dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oneill wants to sweep here but Ortega controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Oneill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortega throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oneill works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Oneill escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortega gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oneill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oneill is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oneill tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ortega stands up over Oneill, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Ortega postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oneill knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.#SUB#
Oneill throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ortega uses it to pass to side control.
Oneill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oneill moves into full guard. #SUB#
Oneill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oneill wants to sweep but no luck.
Ortega scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Oneill throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ortega escapes and throws Oneill's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oneill is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ortega working the ground and pound from side control.
Oneill is looking to reverse the position.
Oneill gets back to half guard.
Oneill tries to roll over but Ortega keeps him under control.
Ortega scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oneill is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortega lands a nice short elbow.
Oneill is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oneill tries to get to full guard but Ortega has control of the leg.
Ortega scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortega slips a nice elbow through Oneill's hands, connecting with Oneill's forehead.
Oneill trying to control but Ortega postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alejandro Ortega dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Ortega gets caught napping as Oneill dives in and scores a takedown. Ortega manages to retain guard.
Oneill wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving.
Oneill throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Oneill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oneill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oneill is stalling in the full guard.
Oneill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Oneill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortega's guard.
Oneill trying to control the pace.
Ortega keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alejandro Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Oneill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortega defends it well.
Oneill is controlling the pace.
Oneill is stalling here. Ortega is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Oneill seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ortega has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Ortega working the body and head with strikes.
Ortega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oneill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ortega gets full guard.
Oneill wants to pass the guard but Ortega is keeping the position.
Ortega throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Oneill from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ortega pushes a forearm under Oneill's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Oneill is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alejandro Ortega!

Event: SYN 1136 Fedetenko vs. Namkhai
Date: Jan 31, 2025

#R1#
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Hanselman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Hanselman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoshino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanselman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Hanselman. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hoshino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanselman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoshino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanselman connects with a single shot there.
Hanselman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hanselman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoshino counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanselman lands a nice hook to Hoshino's body. Hoshino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Hoshino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanselman.
Hanselman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoshino rather than just go for the knockout.
Hanselman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshino.
Hanselman with the counter takedown but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Hoshino tests Hanselman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoshino is looking to land body kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Hanselman.
Hanselman lands a nice hook to Hoshino's body. Hoshino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanselman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Hanselman.
Hanselman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanselman scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Hanselman.
Hanselman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanselman throws a sloppy body shot
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanselman throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Hanselman goes for a double leg but Hoshino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoshino continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Hanselman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanselman is defended easily by Hoshino.
Hoshino is looking to counter the offense by Hanselman and move into the clinch.
Hanselman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hoshino. That snapped Hanselman's head back.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanselman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanselman.
It looked like Hoshino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanselman.
A big left from Hanselman misses.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanselman.#T3#
Hoshino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanselman.
Hanselman throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Hanselman looks to land a combination. Hoshino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanselman. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanselman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanselman.
Hoshino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hoshino wants it to stay on the feet.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Hanselman.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanselman.
Hanselman lands with a shot to the body.
Yuuji Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanselman misses with a wild combination.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Hoshino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanselman lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanselman.
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Hoshino avoids them all with ease.
Hoshino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Hanselman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hoshino's guard.
Hoshino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanselman is controlling him.
Hanselman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanselman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanselman wants to control from the top but Hoshino keeps moving.
Hoshino keeping full guard, as Hanselman tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanselman manages to circle out of the way.
Hanselman scores with a hook to the body. Hoshino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanselman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoshino.
Hoshino takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hanselman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Hanselman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanselman.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanselman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoshino defends well and Hanselman ends up having to push Hoshino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hanselman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoshino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanselman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoshino slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanselman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoshino half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hanselman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanselman misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanselman manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Hanselman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoshino at a distance.
Hanselman tries to clinch but Hoshino is having none of it.
Hoshino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanselman lands with a hook. Hoshino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanselman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hanselman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoshino swivels and escapes.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Hanselman.
Hoshino feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanselmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanselman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Hanselman manages to avoid it.
Hanselman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanselman throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Hanselman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Hoshino avoids them all with ease.
Hanselman just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Hanselman tries to clinch there but Hoshino circles away.
Hoshino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanselman lands a slapping body shot.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanselman misses with a right hand
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanselman scores with a body shot.
Hanselman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanselman looks to land a combination but Hoshino avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Hanselman.
Hoshino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanselman. #TD2#
Hoshino gets caught napping as Hanselman dives in and scores a takedown. Hoshino manages to retain guard.
Hanselman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanselman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanselman with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Hanselman trying to move into half guard but instead Hoshino has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshino stopping the sweep attempt from Hanselman.
Hanselman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SU#
Hoshino gets to his feet. Hanselman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hanselman 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.
Hanselman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Hoshino thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hanselman throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A jab from Hanselman misses.
Hoshino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanselman manages to circle out of the way.
Hanselman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Hanselman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoshino takes one on the button.
Hanselman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevie Hanselman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanselman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanselman. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoshino leaves Hanselman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanselman looks to land a combination but Hoshino avoids it well.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Hanselman moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino sets himself, and Hanselman steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoshino avoids it this time.
Some wild striking there from Hanselman.
Hanselman stalks Hoshino and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hoshino's face. Hoshino staggers backwards, shaken.
Hanselman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoshino doesn't seem bothered though.
Hanselman scores with a shot to the body.
Hanselman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanselman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hanselman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hoshino.
Hanselman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoshino counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanselman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Hoshino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoshino throws a hook but Hanselman avoids it easily.
Hoshino slips under a jab.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoshino enables Hanselman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoshino manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hanselman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanselman trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanselman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Hanselman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanselman trying to control but Hoshino is working from the bottom.
Stevie Hanselman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanselman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yuuji Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hanselman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hoshino keeping full guard, as Hanselman tries to pass.
Hanselman throws a strike but Hoshino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hanselman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hoshino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Hoshino gets to his feet - Hanselman follows without any prompting. #T3#
Hanselman looks to land a combination. Hoshino sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hanselman throws a series of punches but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hanselman shoots and misses
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Hanselman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanselman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshino.
Hanselman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hanselman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hoshino won't be happy with that.

Hoshino throws Hanselman to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanselman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hoshino tries to counter by clinching up but Hanselman breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanselman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Hanselman ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Hanselman works Hoshino's body with a nice hook.
Hanselman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice sprawl there from Hoshino as Hanselman shoots in.
Hoshino thinks about countering with a body kick.
Yuuji Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Hanselman.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Hanselman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanselman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoshino.
It looked like Hoshino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Hanselman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hoshino!
Hanselman throws a strike aimed at the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino avoids it well.
Hanselman throws a strike aimed at the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino avoids it well.
Stevie Hanselman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoshino tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Hanselman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanselman 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Hanselman!

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

#R1#
Rose darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Buffs misses the jab.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buffs scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Buffs.
Rose throws a big counter combination but Buffs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buffs looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Rose looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rose takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rose connects with a right hand. Buffs shakes it off.#ROC#Buffs is rocked!
Rose throws a hook but Buffs avoids it easily.
Buffs is still on wobbly legs! Can Rose finish him?
Rose connects with a looping right hand.
Buffs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rose pinned against the cage. Rose gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rose is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Rose throws a hook to the side of Buffs's head but Buffs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buffs seems to have recovered his senses.
Buffs throws a looping overhand right but Rose ducks down to avoid it.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Buffs moved out of range nicely.
Buffs walks into a left hand.
Buffs throws a big shot that misses.
Buffs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrison Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartier Buffs.
A jab from Rose misses.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Buffs feints the counter takedown.
Buffs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rose.#CL2#
Buffs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rose's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rose lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Buffs tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buffs tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buffs up against the cage.
Buffs struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Buffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buffs jumps guard but Rose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buffs tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose blocks a body shot from Buffs. #TD2#
Buffs pulls Rose into guard. #SUB2#
Buffs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SU#
Rose gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cartier Buffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose leaves Buffs with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harrison Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Buffs instigates a clinch.
Rose will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buffs up against the cage.
Buffs misses with a body punch.
Buffs throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Rose on the inside. #T4#
Rose lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Buffs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rose uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Buffs has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rose is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Buffs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buffs wants to control but Rose postures up.
Buffs is trying to get back to half guard.
Buffs is still trying to improve position.
Buffs can't do much from the bottom here.
Buffs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Rose dominated that round.
That's time! Rose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rose cracks Buffs with an open hand slap.
Buffs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rose swivels and escapes.
Buffs throws a looping overhand right but Rose ducks down to avoid it.
Buffs with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Rose moves into the clinch.
Rose lands with a light punch inside.
Buffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rose makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buffs working aggressively here.
Rose misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Rose.
Buffs has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buffs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rose walks away with a smile on his face. Buffs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harrison Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cartier Buffs.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buffs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Buffs shoots in for a double leg but Rose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buffs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buffs can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Buffs moves into range and clinches up with Rose.
Buffs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose takes a shot to the head.
Rose scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Buffs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rose uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Buffs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Buffs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rose is looking to stand up but Buffs won't let him. #SUB2#
Buffs has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rose should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Buffs has tightened it up now! Rose 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 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cartier Buffs!

Event: SMASH: Hun vs Noeigati
Date: Jan 26, 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.#TD2#
Dixon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Richard to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Dixon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Richard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dixon.
Richard cracks Dixon with a big elbow.
Dixon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Richard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is looking for a sweep.
Richard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Richard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Richard scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richard working away.
Richard lands some shots froms side control.
Richard with the ground and pound but Dixon regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard drops an elbow to the side of Dixon's head.
Dixon wants to control but Richard is keeping busy.
Richard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Richard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dixon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richard working Dixon over with strikes. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Richard connects with a nice short shot to Dixon's temple.
Richard is nestled in close to Dixon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Richard is working for a kimura but Dixon is defending it quite comfortably.
Dixon trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
Richard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richard is just content to waste time from the top position. Dixon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Richard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB#
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.
Dixon working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Dixon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Richard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Richard cracks Dixon with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Dixon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Richard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richard scoring with some ground and pound.
Richard postures up and lands a big shot to Dixon's brow.
Richard scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dixon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richard throws a big right hand that misses.
Richard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Richard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Richard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Dixon moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Richard gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Richard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dixon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Richard there. #T1##SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions off his back.
Richard winds up and cracks Dixon with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Richard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dixon taking some punishment here, with Richard in his half guard. #SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dixon has hold of Richard's hands but Richard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Richard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2#
Dixon is staying active underneath Richard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Richard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dixon is trying to control but can't.
Richard lands with a punch from half guard.
Richard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Dixon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Richard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dixon is trying to maintain the position but Richard is very close to passing his half guard.
Small Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Richard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Richard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
Dixon has hold of Richard's hands but Richard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Richard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dixon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4##SUB#
Dixon actively working from the bottom here.
Dixon has hold of Richard's hands but Richard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Richard working over Dixon with some ground and pound. Dixon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Richard trying to mount his opponent but Dixon defends it.
Richard slips a nice elbow through Dixon's hands, connecting with Dixon's forehead.#SUB2#
Richard seems to be looking for submissions.
Richard is nestled in close to Dixon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dixon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
Dixon has hold of Richard's hands but Richard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Dixon closes the distance but Richard moves to the side #TD2#
and Richard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard. #SUB#
Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richard is aware though and is defending well.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Richard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dixon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richard has managed to get both his arms back between Dixon's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Dixon working for a triangle but Richard defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Dixon is looking for a triangle here but Richard uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dixon is trying to improve his position.
Dixon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Richard lands some shots froms side control.
Dixon tries to buck Richard off but Richard is having none of it.
Dixon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dixon is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it. #T2#
Richard landing a few strikes.
Richard lands an elbow.
Dixon tries to buck Richard off but Richard is having none of it.
Dixon can't do much from the bottom here.
Richard trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
Richard landing strikes.
Dixon tries to buck Richard off but Richard is having none of it.
Richard working the ground and pound from side control.
Dixon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon tries to buck Richard off but Richard is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Dixon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Richard working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Richard lands some shots froms side control.
Dixon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Richard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dixon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Richard connects with a decent elbow.
Dixon struggling a bit here.
Richard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dixon down. #ROC2#Dixon is rocked!
Richard working the ground and pound.
Oh Dixon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Dixon is defending well.
Richard lands a few punches from side control.
Richard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A big shot lands for Richard! That's hurt Dixon! Will he recover? Richard fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Richard!
Small Richard thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Hun vs Noeigati
Date: Jan 26, 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.
Donk. Marcus catches Dayton right on the button with a cross.
Marcus connects with a right hand. Dayton shakes it off.
Marcus throws a body shot but no joy.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Marcus is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Marcus just misses with a punch to the body.
Dayton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Dayton defending well as Marcus loads up on a big left hand.
Dayton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Marcus misses the shot to the body.
Marcus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marcus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dayton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dayton tries to close the distance and clinch but Marcus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dayton slips under a jab from Marcus.
Dayton tries to counter by clinching up but Marcus breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Marcus does it's job there.#T2#
Marcus misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus missing with a left hand there. Dayton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dayton is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Marcus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Dayton moves away and avoids it.
Dayton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Marcus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marcus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dayton 's head.#T3#
Dayton blocks a head kick by Marcus.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Dayton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Philip Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dayton avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Dayton misses with a takedown attempt
and Marcus counters with a stiff right hand.
Dayton ducks under a wild hook from Marcus.
Marcus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Marcus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Marcus.
Dayton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus.
Marcus connects with a looping right hand.
Dayton drops his hands momentarily and Marcus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dayton walks into a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Marcus looks to land a right hand but Dayton moved out of range.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Marcus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Marcus avoids it well and moves away.
Marcus misses with a looping right.
Dayton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marcus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dayton .
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dayton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marcus takes a swing at Dayton 's ribcage but misses.
Dayton tries to counter with a takedown but Marcus is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marcus stuns Dayton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Marcus tries to work over Dayton 's front leg with a kick but Dayton checks it.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marcus sprawls and moves away.
Dayton ducks right into an uppercut from Marcus.
Marcus lands a nice shot that snaps Dayton 's head back.
Marcus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marcus lands a glancing blow to the side of Dayton 's head.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Philip Marcus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Dayton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Nice body punch from Marcus - that landed with a thud.
Dayton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dayton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcus lands a body punch.
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dayton 's elbow.
Marcus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcus lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Marcus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marcus lands a right hand.
Dayton prevents a body shot from Marcus.
Marcus is trying to force a seperation but Dayton has the dominant position.
Dayton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marcus smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Dayton . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dayton attempts a counter takedown but Marcus avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Marcus lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dayton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marcus throws a body punch but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marcus sprawls and moves away.
Dayton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marcus finds it's way round the side to connect with Dayton 's head.
Marcus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marcus cracks Dayton with a good jab.#T4#
Marcus tries to bum rush Dayton with a series of wild strikes but Dayton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dayton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marcus.
Dayton is looking to counter the offense by Marcus and move into the clinch.
Marcus misses with an uppercut.
Marcus misses with a hook. Dayton ducked under it nicely.
Dayton feinted with a counter takedown.
Marcus lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dayton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marcus defends it nicely.
Marcus shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Marcus lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Philip Marcus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick by Marcus misses #TD#
so Dayton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus trying to control the position here.
Dayton trying to control but Marcus is working from the bottom. #T1#
Marcus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dayton manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Dayton trying to strike off his back.
Dayton wants to sweep here but Marcus controlling him for the moment.
Dayton 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.
Dayton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Marcus stopping the sweep attempt from Dayton .
Dayton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marcus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dayton trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dayton being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Dayton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcus is one step ahead there.
Dayton throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Marcus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dayton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcus is fending him off so far but Dayton persists. Nope, Marcus circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcus cracks Dayton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Marcus - just one landing.
Dayton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Marcus scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Dayton takes the fight into the clinch.
Dayton tries to pull guard but Marcus holds him up against the cage and eventually Dayton drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcus. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marcus tries a body shot but Dayton blocks it.
Dayton fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Dayton . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dayton 's elbow.
Small Dayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dayton misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Marcus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcus 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 25:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 25:30

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

Event: HFA 36
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Evans tries to clinch but Strickland moves out of range.
Evans misses with a hook.
Evans thows a left - swing and a miss!
Evans connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strickland's hands.
Evans takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Strickland closes the distance and clinches.
Strickland controlling the action here for a moment.
Strickland working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland trying to control the position but instead, Evans has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strickland into the cage.#T1#
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Strickland.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Evans.
Strickland lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Evans avoiding damage.
Evans blocks an uppercut.
Strickland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Evans up against the cage.
Strickland will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Evans up against the cage.
Strickland misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Evans.
Strickland tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strickland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strickland misses with a punch to the body.
Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Strickland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland tries to work over Evans's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland presses Evans against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Strickland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Evans blocking some punches.
Strickland effectively controlling the action here.
Evans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Strickland. #ROC#Evans is rocked!
Strickland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Strickland finish him?
Strickland lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Evans to his knees! Strickland keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Strickland!

Event: DMMA 387: Hanma v Cabrazzi
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Branco missing with a left hand there. Norrez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Branco gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Branco's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Norrez is looking for a sweep.
Branco in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branco grinds an elbow into Norrez's temple. #SUB2#
Branco is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norrez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Norrez sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Branco is trying for a kimura here. Norrez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Branco wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Branco!
A victorious Antonio Branco thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 387: Hanma v Cabrazzi
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1#
Skwat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skwat scores with a body shot.
Skwat connects with a nice looking jab.
Skwat blocks a head kick by Rocha.
A swing and a miss from Skwat.
Skwat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rocha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Skwat throws out a loose jab but Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Skwat just manages to avoid it.
Skwat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rocha on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Jorge Rocha has been cut.
Skwat throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rocha moves out of range of the body kick from Skwat.
Rocha lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A low kick from Skwat is predictable there #TD#
and Rocha counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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#
Rocha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Skwat rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rocha's guard! Nice work there by Skwat! #T1##SUB#
Rocha has an active guard here but Skwat has managed to pass into half guard.
Skwat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rocha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skwat is thwarting Rocha's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Rocha wants to sweep but Skwat has passed to side control!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rocha is trying to control Skwat's posture but Skwat avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rocha sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Rocha looking for a kimura from the bottom but Skwat passes into side control!#SUB2#
Skwat is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocha has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Skwat politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Skwat prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Rocha is trying to control Skwat's posture but Skwat avoids it.
Rocha is not content to let Skwat control the position.
Skwat working away.
Skwat is staying tight to Rocha's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rocha can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocha tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Skwat presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rocha is desperately trying to improve his position but Skwat has a good base and remains in mount.
Skwat seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rocha is holding on tight.
Rocha is looking to improve his position but Skwat isn't that keen on the idea.
Skwat tries to control but Rocha wriggling away.
Rocha wants to hold on but Skwat pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha tries to improve his position but instead Skwat has taken his back!
Rocha trying to control the hands but Skwat won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gopnik Skwat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jorge Rocha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Skwat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skwat scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#Rocha is rocked!
Rocha circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Skwat. Rocha falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Skwat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gopnik Skwat!

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Zahedi
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Wilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Leg Day has been cut.
Wilson misses the jab.
Day thinks about countering with a body kick.
Day attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Day.
Day misses with a head kick.
Day scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Day.
Wilson throws a fast counter high kick but Day manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day scores with a head kick.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.#T1#
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Day thinks about countering with a body kick.
Day avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Day thinks about countering with a head kick.
Day wants to slow Wilson down by chopping away at his legs.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice body kick there by Day.
Day tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Day ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Day half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Day feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Day tries to counter by clinching up but Wilson breaks away and moves out of range.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Wilson blocks the leg kick.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Day is looking to counter with a body kick.
Day feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down. #T3#
Day staying out of range there.
Day quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Day moves out of range easily.
Day half committed to a counter leg kick.
Day uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
And Day counters with a quick kick to the body but Wilson blocks it.
Day slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Wilson.#CL#
Day darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Day has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch. #T4##CL#
Wilson gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch.
Knees to the body from Day.
Wilson tries to circle away but Day has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Day is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Day keeps him there for the moment.
Day keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Day blocking some punches. #BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Blade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leg Day's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Day gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wilson 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.
Day throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Wilson counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Day is rocked!
Wilson is stalking Day. Day circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Wilson, and it's lights out! Day really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blade Wilson!
Our winner, Blade Wilson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Testes again
Date: Jan 19, 2025

#R1#
Donovan dodges the punch combination from Kastrioti.
Donovan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head kick misses from Kastrioti.
Donovan throws a body shot but no joy.
Donovan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kastrioti manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kastrioti has Donovan up against the cage in a clinch.
Donovan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kastrioti is trying to maintain a safe position but Donovan gets an underhook and turns Kastrioti into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan avoids the elbow strike from Kastrioti, against the cage.
Kastrioti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kastrioti's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1##BC2#
Kastrioti breaks the clinch.
Daniel Donovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kastrioti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donovan.
Kastrioti takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kastrioti misses with a head kick.
Kastrioti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Gjergj Kastrioti has been cut.
Donovan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kastrioti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donovan jabs Kastrioti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Daniel Donovan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donovan 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.
Donovan throws the left hand but Kastrioti avoids the punch easily.
Kastrioti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Donovan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Donovan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Donovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kastrioti misses with a head kick.
Donovan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kastrioti.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kastrioti.
Kastrioti throws a body shot but no joy.
Donovan lands a really nice looking cross but Kastrioti seems unphased.
Donovan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kastrioti.
Kastrioti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donovan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kastrioti circles away quickly and effectively.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Daniel Donovan!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Daniel Donovan!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Daniel Donovan!

Daniel Donovan wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Daniel Donovan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: MMA Hype -26-
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Homma is out of range.
Wallace takes a swing at Homma's ribcage but misses.
Homma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Homma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Homma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace throws a lazy right hand but Homma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Wallace.
Homma slips under a jab from Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homma defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Homma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wallace manages to circle out of the way.
Homma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Homma is looking to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch.
Homma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Wallace lands a jab.
Shaun Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Homma seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Homma ducks down to avoid it.
Homma tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wallace manages to circle out of the way.
Wallace is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Homma saw that one coming.
Homma is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wallace.
Homma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Homma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Homma needs to keep his hands up - Wallace had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Wallace lands an impressive looking overhand right. Homma doesn't seem phased though.
Wallace throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and Homma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Homma. #T2#
Homma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wallace.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Homma.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Homma tries to pull guard but Wallace forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Homma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Homma gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wallace tries to kick Homma off in order to stand up. Homma Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wallace can do anything to dispel that myth.
Homma looks up at the clock and then as Wallace takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Homma smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Homma is chipping away with strikes.
Homma working the ground and pound.#T3##SUB#
Homma is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Wallace is trying to escape and Homma transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Wallace is forced to tap! Nice work there by Homma! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Maki Homma!

Event: DMMA 385: Kostov v Burgess
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Manteiga throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Adeyemi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manteiga tries a body shot but Adeyemi blocks it.
Adeyemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manteiga avoids it.
Manteiga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Manteiga just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adeyemi's brow.
I was talking to Adeyemi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manteiga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adeyemi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manteiga is defending well for now.
Manteiga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adeyemi's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manteiga.
Manteiga told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Manteiga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manteiga lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Ayinde Adeyemi has been cut.
Adeyemi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manteiga is defending well for now.
Adeyemi scores a nice knee to the body.
Adeyemi missing with knees to the body.
Manteiga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adeyemi or not.
Manteiga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adeyemi.
Manteiga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeyemi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Adeyemi blocks a body shot from Manteiga.
Adeyemi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manteiga lands an elbow inside.
Manteiga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Manteiga throws an elbow that misses.
Adeyemi working aggressively here.
Manteiga lands an elbow just above Adeyemi 's eye.
Adeyemi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adeyemi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manteiga is defending well for now.
Adeyemi missing with knees to the body.
Manteiga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adeyemi blocking some punches.
Manteiga lands a nice elbow.
Adeyemi throws a head punch that misses.
Manteiga blocks an uppercut.
Manteiga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Manteiga on the inside.
Adeyemi trying to land knees to the body.
Manteiga misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Manteiga throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeyemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manteiga avoids it.
Manteiga misses with a body punch.
Manteiga pushes off an throws an elbow but Adeyemi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adeyemi lands a right hand.
Manteiga throws an elbow that misses.
Manteiga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adeyemi lands a good knee to the midsection. Manteiga won't want to take too many of those.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adeyemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manteiga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adeyemi prevents a body shot from Manteiga.
Adeyemi trying to land knees to the body.
Adeyemi dodges an elbow strike from Manteiga.
Manteiga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manteiga throws a punch but it's blocked by Adeyemi.
Adeyemi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manteiga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manteiga can't find room to land a body shot as Adeyemi controls the action.
Adeyemi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adeyemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manteiga avoids it.
Adeyemi tries a body shot but Manteiga blocks it.
Adeyemi dodges an elbow strike from Manteiga. #BC2#
Manteiga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manteiga throws a hook but Adeyemi avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Adeyemi misses
and Manteiga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adeyemi catches Manteiga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick from Manteiga lands but Adeyemi takes it in his stride.
Adeyemi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC2#Adeyemi is rocked!
and Manteiga counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Adeyemi! He's just covering up as Manteiga starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Manteiga!
A very excited looking Marcos Manteiga 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: JF 56 - Viking vs the SNAKE
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Hudson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Li, pushing him back against the cage.
Li is trying to break free.
Hudson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hudson misses with a hook.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Hudson swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Li uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hudson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li blocks a jab.
Hudson loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Hudson as he connects with a hook.
Hudson throws out a powerful jab.
Li defending well as Hudson loads up on a big left hand.
Hudson feints a jab promting Li to slip. Hudson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Li slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Li is looking to control Hudson's arms but Hudson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Li has his back to the cage. #T2#
Li looking to stall. #BC#
Li breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Li steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hudson.
Li appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hudson throws out a powerful jab.
Li uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudson.
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
Hudson throws a lazy right hand but Li sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hudson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Li feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hudson lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Hudson lands with a nice body punch.
Hudson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matthew Hudson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hudson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hudson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hudson loads up on a big right hand but Li slips the punch.#T4#
Li takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hudson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hudson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Li counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Li.
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!
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Li postures up in Hudson's guard and throws a big left but Hudson blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Hudson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hudson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control.
Hudson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Li scores with a couple of short elbows.
An elbow from Li crashes against the mat.
Li misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Li lands a nice forearm strike.
Li landing a few strikes.
Li in side control lands a decent elbow.
Li cracks Hudson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li lands some shots froms side control.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudson keeps working.
Li is working Hudson over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Li stalls from top position.
Li cracks Hudson with a big right hand but Hudson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Li moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Li working the head with strikes.
Li looks up at the clock and then as Hudson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Li smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Li trying to control the position but Hudson is working away.
Li is working Hudson over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Li scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hudson to see if he's OK.
Hudson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Li misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hudson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudson keeps working.
Li controls the position.
Li tries to score with some ground and pound. Hudson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Li 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.
Li scores with punches from side control.
Li wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hudson keeps working. #T3#
Hudson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Li. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hudson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hudson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Li is working Hudson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hudson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hudson is breathing heavily.
Li scoring with punches and elbows.
Hudson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Li in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Li looks up at the clock and then as Hudson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Li smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Li is putting a hurting on Hudson here, landing some big shots from side control.
A lull in the action here as Li stalls from top position.
Bai Li overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li lands a nice forearm strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bai Li dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Li.
Li drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hudson sprawls and moves away.
Li keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hudson.
Hudson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Li decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hudson's guard.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li wants to control from the top but Hudson keeps moving.
Li working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Li landing some decent shots from guard.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li is in close to Hudson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li slips nicely into half guard.
Li is nestled in close to Hudson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Li looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Li works his way into full mount!
Hudson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice elbow there by Li.#T2#
Li content just to control the position here.
Li in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hudson taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li tries to control but Hudson wriggling away.
Li lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Hudson is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Matthew Hudson has been cut.
Li postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Hudson bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Li and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bai Li!
Bai Li retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Bai Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: JF 56 - Viking vs the SNAKE
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Wills forces Ortega back against the cage and clinches.
Wills has Ortega pressed against the cage.
Wills's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wills receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wills works on Ortega's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wills leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ortega tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T1#
Ortega blocks a body shot from Wills.
Ortega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ortega goes for a takedown attempt but Wills pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wills scores with a jab.#T2#
Wills misses with a low kick.
Wills throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Ortega counters with a takedown into side control.
Wills tries to buck Ortega off but Ortega is having none of it.
Ortega landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Ortega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wills, who protects the arm well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Ortega has hold of Wills's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wills seems comfortable defending it but Ortega has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wills is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wills is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ortega couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alejandro Ortega!

Event: NYF Fight Night 55
Date: Jan 15, 2025

#R1#
Jones throws out a loose jab but Frieberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frieberg moves away from the strike by Jones.
Frieberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Frieberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones regains half guard there - taking advantage of Frieberg's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Frieberg throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Frieberg prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nice strikes from Frieberg there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Frieberg.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frieberg. #T1#
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Frieberg has passed into side control.
Frieberg has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Frieberg with good strikes from the mount here!
Jones regains half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frieberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Jones throws strikes from the bottom but it's allowed Frieberg to grab hold of an arm and go for an armbar! It's tiiiiiiiiight! Jones is forced to tap! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Frieberg!
Gregor Frieberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1129 Ben vs Sitsongrit 2
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Good exchange - Haa coming out on top.
Haa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haa throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haa doesn't seem bothered though.
Haa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa misses with a straight left.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Haa manages to avoid it.
Haa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
Haa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haa scores with a nice right hand.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
Haa misses with a looping right.
Hoshino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haa.
Good work by Hoshino as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Haa throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Hoshino counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoshino.
Haa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haa misses with a punch on the inside.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoshino's elbow.
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haa lands with a left to the head.
Hoshino avoiding damage.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoshino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Hoshino avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Haa tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hoshino seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Haa can turn it around.#T2#
Haa tries to break free but Hoshino pushes him back against the cage.
Haa misses with a punch on the inside.
Haa is trying to push Hoshino away but Hoshino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Haa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoshino blocks an uppercut.
Hoshino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoshino lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino tries a body shot but Haa blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haa misses with a body punch.
Haa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoshino.
Haa scores with a shot to the side of Hoshino's head. #T3#
Hoshino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Haa.
Haa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Haa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Haa lands a shoulder strike.
Haa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haa tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Haa.
Haa misses with a body punch.
Haa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoshino backwards.
Hoshino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haa lands a left hand.
A short left from Haa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haa blocking some punches.
Hoshino prevents a body shot from Haa. #T4#
Haa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hoshino lands a right hand.
Haa throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino trying to stall but Haa improves his position.
Haa is pushing Hoshino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa taking a breather.
Haa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoshino managing to block the knees to the body from Haa.
Hoshino blocks a body shot from Haa.
Haa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haa tries to work over Hoshino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut.
Haa misses with a kick to the body
and Haa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoshino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Haa misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino swings for the body but Haa moves out of range.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
Haa just misses with a punch to the body.
Haa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Haa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Hoshino was looking to counter with a kick there.
Haa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoshino at a distance.
Hoshino slips under a jab from Haa.
Haa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Haa throws a looping overhand right but Hoshino ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Haa's shoulder, as Haa tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Hoshino blocks the leg kick.
Haa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Haa misses the jab.
Haa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoshino in his tracks.
Jab by Haa.
Haa cracks Hoshino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoshino is able to avoid easily.
Haa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoshino momentarily.
Haa throws a low kick but Hoshino moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Haa lands with a right hand.
Haa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hoshino checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haa manages to avoid it.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.
Haa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haa misses with a body shot
and Hoshino counters with a stiff right hand.
Haa lands a nice shot to the body.
Haa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haa cracks Hoshino with a good jab.
Haa throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Haa misses with a looping left.
Haa misses with an uppercut
and Hoshino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Haa is rocked!#T3#
Haa swings widly with a right hand
and Hoshino counters with a big right hand! Oh Haa is in trouble here! Hoshino follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 19
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Juggernaut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matsushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juggernaut misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsushima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Juggernaut misses with a takedown attempt
letting Matsushima counter with a right hand.
Juggernaut throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsushima counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Juggernaut tries for a takedown but Matsushima circles away easily
and Matsushima counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordy Juggernaut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juggernaut throws a lazy body kick
and Matsushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Juggernaut with a lazy takedown attempt
and Matsushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Juggernaut is rocked!
Juggernaut rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Matsushima counters by clinching up.
Oh Juggernaut is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsushima lands a body shot.
Matsushima gets underhooks to prevent Juggernaut's takedown attempt.
Juggernaut seems to have got his legs back now.
Matsushima is leaning against Juggernaut and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Matsushima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsushima prevents Juggernaut from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Matsushima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matsushima blocks an uppercut.
Matsushima is pressed up against the cage. Juggernaut has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matsushima down to the mat. Matsushima avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Juggernaut clinches up with Matsushima and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Matsushima.
Matsushima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matsushima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Matsushima lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Matsushima.
Matsushima lands a nice uppercut.
Juggernaut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matsushima's coach down at BANZAI COMBAT ACADEMY TOKYO was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Matsushima's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Juggernaut tries to stall but Matsushima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Juggernaut is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Juggernaut backwards. #T2#
Matsushima prevents Juggernaut from breaking the clinch.
Juggernaut tries for a takedown but Matsushima manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Matsushima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Juggernaut's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juggernaut looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Juggernaut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juggernaut misses with an uppercut
and Matsushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Juggernaut throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsushima makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Juggernaut shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Jordy Juggernaut has been cut.
Jin Matsushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juggernaut attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matsushima drops Juggernaut with a naaaaasty hook - Juggernaut is in real trouble here! Matsushima dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jin Matsushima!

Event: JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Li slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Li attempts a counter takedown but Ortega avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega misses with a takedown #TD#
and Li counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Ortega parries the strikes from Li easily there. Li is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ortega to escape.
Ortega is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Li are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Li lands an elbow.
Ortega dodges the ground and pound from Li.
Ortega throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ortega tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Li scores with a couple of short elbows.
Li knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ortega on the ground.#T2#
Ortega taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li is looking to take a break and control but Ortega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ortega manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Li.
Li landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#Ortega is rocked!
Li unloads with some huge strikes here! Ortega is out! Li wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fu Li!
Fu Li retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Fu Li, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Beasley or perhaps it was just good defense by Hudson, which made it look bad.
Hudson throws out a counter right but Beasley avoids it with no problem.
Hudson lands the left hand.
Hudson throws a hook but Beasley blocks it.
Beasley shoots in and drives through. Hudson sprawls well.
Hudson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab from Beasley.
Beasley doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hudson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bucky Beasley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Hudson counters by clinching up.
Hudson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beasley backwards. #T1#
Beasley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hudson prevents it.
Hudson tries to throw a body punch but Beasley avoids it by throwing Hudson back against the cage.
Hudson has a couple of punches blocked by Beasley.
Beasley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beasley.
Beasley tries to stall but Hudson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hudson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beasley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hudson is leaning against Beasley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hudson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beasley backwards.
Hudson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Hudson.
Hudson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hudson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Beasley tries to circle away but Hudson has him pinned against the cage.
Hudson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hudson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hudson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hudson lands an uppercut.
Beasley jumps guard but Hudson stands there with Beasley around his waist. Beasley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hudson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beasley.
Hudson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Beasley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hudson smiles and moves away.
Beasley misses with a takedown
and Hudson counters with a nice uppercut.
Beasley is breathing heavily.#T3#
Beasley falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Hudson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beasley! Hudson lets Beasley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Bucky Beasley has been cut.
Hudson throws the left hand but Beasley avoids the punch easily.
Beasley tries for a takedown but Hudson circles away easily#KD2#
and Hudson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Beasley! Hudson lets Beasley back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Beasley is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beasley circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Hudson. Beasley falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Hudson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matthew Hudson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1#
Spong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Spong looks to throw the jab but Misahawa is out of range.
It seemed like Misahawa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Misahawa slips under a jab from Spong.
Spong misses with a hook
and Misahawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jerome Spong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Spong.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Misahawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spong slips a straight right by Misahawa.
Misahawa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spong misses with a series of wild punches.
Misahawa tries to counter with a clinch but Spong shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Spong. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spong throws a looping overhand right but Misahawa ducks down to avoid it.
Misahawa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spong with a body shot.#T1#
Misahawa throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spong misses with a body shot
and Misahawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Misahawa misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Spong has closed the distance and engaged Misahawa in a clinch.
Spong tries to break the clinch but Misahawa is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Misahawa.
Misahawa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Misahawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Misahawa lands a nice uppercut.
Misahawa tries a body shot but Spong blocks it.
Misahawa tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Misahawa back against the cage. #T2#
Spong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spong blocks an elbow strike.
Misahawa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Misahawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spong stalling in the clinch.
Misahawa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Misahawa prevents a body shot from Spong.
Spong lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misahawa lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Spong throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Spong lands a big uppercut and Misahawa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Misahawa looks OK. Spong waves Misahawa back to his feet!#ROC#Misahawa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Keiki Misahawa has been cut.
Spong closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Misahawa out cold! Misahawa corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Spong!
In his post fight interview, Jerome Spong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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