Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Anito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
Swagger throws a sloppy head kick and Anito moves out of range easily.
Anito throws a nice looking combination but Swagger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swagger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swagger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swagger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anito.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anito.
Swagger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swagger.
Swagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anito connects with a body shot.
Anito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anito throws a hook but Swagger avoids it easily.
Anito throws a head kick that misses
and Swagger counters with a left and a right that stings Anito.
Swagger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swagger fakes the leg kick and cracks Anito in the body.
Anito looks to land a right hand but Swagger moved out of range.#T1#
Swagger throws a body shot but no joy.
Anito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anito swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Swagger both land. Nice combination.
Anito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swagger lands a brutal head kick. Anito looks out on his feet and Swagger throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Spenser Swagger!
Spenser Swagger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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

#R1#
Chai throws a head kick but Corona moves out of range.
Corona now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Corona throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chai.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Corona misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Corona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai avoids the body shot from Corona.
And Chai counters with a quick kick to the body but Corona blocks it.
Corona misses with a wild body shot.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corona counters with a stiff right hand.
Corona misses with a double jab
and Chai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Juan Corona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Corona misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Corona's head.
Chai throws a wild body kick that Corona sees coming a mile off.
A head kick by Chai misses
and Corona counters with a nice body kick.
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chai scores with a body shot.
Corona misses with a head kick.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corona scores with a hook to the body. Chai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Corona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Corona moved out of range.
Corona thuds a left hand into Chai's body.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a nice head kick!
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chai takes a swing at Corona's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Mighty MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Jab from Chai.
Chai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corona.#ROC#Corona is rocked!
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Corona is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Corona lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corona seems to have recovered his senses.
Corona looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.#T3#
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Corona moves out of range easily.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Corona.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corona cracks Chai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corona throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai is looking to wear down Corona with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chai slips under a jab from Corona.
Chai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Corona raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Corona throws a head kick that misses.
Chai lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Corona throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Corona slips under a jab.
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!
Chai swings away with a body shot that misses
and Corona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Corona counters with a body kick.
Corona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chai avoids the head kick by Corona.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Chai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Corona looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
A cross from Corona lands.
Nice defenses there by Corona.
Corona lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Corona.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corona has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Corona's corner calls for a 1-2. Corona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chai looks to land a body kick but Corona moved away.
Corona is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corona in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Corona raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Corona throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corona's sensitive parts.
Corona punishes Chai's body with a nice straight punch.
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Corona.
Chai avoids the head kick by Corona.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Corona misses with a looping left.
Chai is looking for a counter combo.
Chai throws a one two combo.
Chai misses with the combination.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Corona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corona throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Chai blocks the low kick.
Corona just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChai.
Corona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai looks for the body kick but Corona saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Chai misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Corona misses.
Corona avoids the body shot from Chai.
Corona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Chai counters with a quick kick to the body but Corona blocks it.#T3#
Corona takes a kick to the side of the head.
Corona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Corona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corona walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai delivers a nice body kick.
Corona tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai connects with a single shot there.
Chai throws a right and a left that Corona avoids nicely.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Corona misses.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Corona eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corona looks to land a combination but Chai avoids it well.
Corona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dragon Li Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Corona motions for Chai to come forward. Corona throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Corona backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Corona blocks a head kick by Chai.
Corona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Corona is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Dragon Li Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corona moves out of range as Chai throws a body kick.
Corona is looking for the big counter here.
Corona digs a good body shot into Chai's ribs.
Corona misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dragon Li Chai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Corona slips a jab from Chai.
A big right from Corona misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chai.
Chai connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Corona has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corona darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corona throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Corona does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corona moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corona.#T1#
Corona throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai throws a series of punches but Corona avoids them all with ease.
Corona misses with a shot to the body
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chai avoids the head kick by Corona.
Chai is looking for a counter combo.
Corona looks to throw the jab but Chai is out of range.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Corona. Those never looked like landing.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chai lunges at Corona with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Corona's hand.
Chai misses with a series of wild punches.
Juan Corona has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Corona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Corona digs a good hook to Chai's body.
Corona lands a head kick. Chai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Corona scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corona manages to avoid it.
Corona throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Chai throws a nice looking combination but Corona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Corona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Corona.
Corona misses with an uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook to the body
and Corona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Corona blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Corona gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chai counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Chai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chai.
Corona misses the jab.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Corona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Dragon Li Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corona was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
A head kick misses from Corona.
Corona tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai blocks a head kick by Corona.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Corona.
Well Chai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CCC 19 Creenshaw vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Nishiyama misses with a leg kick.
Blackadder blocks a head kick by Nishiyama.
A nice side step and Blackadder releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blackadder feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nishiyamas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blackadder catches Nishiyama with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nishiyama throws a right hand that Blackadder ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackadder also avoids with ease.
Nishiyama scores with a jab. Blackadder acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blackadder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Nishiyama.
Blackadder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nishiyama has time to react.
Nishiyama thuds a left hand into Blackadder's body.
We've been hearing reports that Nishiyama has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nishiyama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Nishiyama darts in and clinches Blackadder up against the cage.
Nishiyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blackadder is trying to break the clinch but Nishiyama is controlling him.
Nishiyama wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackadder won't allow it. #BC2#
Blackadder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackadder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Nishiyama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackadder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nishiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Blackadder swings for the body but Nishiyama moves out of range.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
Blackadder misses with a hook. Nishiyama ducked under it nicely.
Nishiyama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nishiyama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackadder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nishiyama throws a leg kick which misses Blackadder's front leg but catches the back leg as Blackadder tries to avoid it.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nishiyama has his takedown stuffed
and Blackadder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nishiyama ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.
Nishiyama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blackadder.
Nishiyama closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand.
Nishiyama fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nishiyama takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackadder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nishiyama misses with a kick to the body.
Nishiyama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackadder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackadder connects with a body shot that sends Nishiyama's belly button to the back.#TD#
Nishiyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blackadder did well to prevent Nishiyama getting side control.

Blackadder pushes Nishiyama off and gets back to his feet.
Nishiyama is looking to wear down Blackadder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nishiyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls well. He's pushed Nishiyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blackadder ducks under a wild hook from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackadder.
Blackadder wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nishiyama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blackadder's waist but Blackadder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nishiyama off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurou Nishiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Blackadder coming out on top.
Blackadder swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Nishiyama takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blackadder scores with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Blackadder there.
Nishiyama misses with a wild combination.
Blackadder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blackadder checks the leg kick.
Nishiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackadder.
Crunch! Nishiyama slams his shin into Blackadder's torso.
Nishiyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Blackadder lands a really nice looking cross but Nishiyama seems unphased.
Blackadder stuns Nishiyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nishiyama misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nishiyama has a takedown stuffed.
Nishiyama tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nishiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nishiyama shoots and misses
and Blackadder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nishiyama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackadder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nishiyama is breathing heavily.
Nishiyama throws a series of punches but Blackadder moves out of range.
Blackadder scores with a jab to the body.
Nishiyama lands a jab to Blackadder's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackadder scores with a body shot.
Blackadder takes a swing at Nishiyama's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Nishiyama was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nishiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackadder.
Blackadder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edmund Blackadder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Nishiyama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackadder lands a slapping body shot.
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Blackadder loads up on a big right hand but Nishiyama slips the punch.#CL#
Nishiyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blackadder, pushing him back against the cage.
Nishiyama is trying to force a seperation but Blackadder has the dominant position.
Blackadder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Nishiyama breaks from the clinch.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackadder stuns Nishiyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nishiyama is defended easily by Blackadder.
A punch lands to the side of Nishiyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kurou Nishiyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Nishiyama tries for a takedown but Blackadder circles away easily
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand.
Nishiyama slips a straight right by Blackadder.
Nice jab there from Blackadder.
Blackadder scores with a hook to the body. Nishiyama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nishiyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nishiyama doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blackadder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurou Nishiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nishiyama defending well as Blackadder loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Nishiyama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackadder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Blackadder looks to land a left hand but Nishiyama moved out of range nicely.
Nishiyama attempts a counter takedown but Blackadder avoids it well and moves away.
Nishiyama works Blackadder's body with a nice hook.
Blackadder lands a body shot. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackadder walks into a stiff left hand from Nishiyama.
Nishiyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackadder missing with a left hand there. Nishiyama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackadder cracks Nishiyama with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nishiyama lets loose with a powerful body kick. Blackadder will feel that in the morning.
Nishiyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blackadder scores with a jab to the body.
Nishiyama shoots and misses
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blackadder throws out a powerful jab.
Blackadder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nishiyama dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Blackadder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nishiyama or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackadder, which made it look bad.
Nishiyama throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Nishiyama throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackadder moves away from the strike by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blackadder counters with a nice uppercut.
Nishiyama fails with the takedown.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackadder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackadder darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD#
Blackadder tries to sprawl but Nishiyama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Blackadder wants to control but Nishiyama is keeping busy. #ES2#
Blackadder kicks off Nishiyama and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackadder lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Blackadder.
Nishiyama looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Nishiyama takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nishiyama misses with a low kick.
Nishiyama walks into a jab.#ROC2#Nishiyama is rocked!
Nishiyama takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Nishiyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackadder sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nishiyama's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nishiyama's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmund Blackadder!
A very excited looking Edmund Blackadder 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: NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024

#R1#
Miocic throws a body punch but Swagger moves out of range.
Miocic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Swagger connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Jon Miocic has been cut.
Swagger throws a shot to the body.
Miocic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miocic catches Swagger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Miocic takes one to the side of the head. #TD2#
Miocic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Swagger on his heels. He'll look to pass Swagger's guard now, I'm sure.

Swagger manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Swagger.
Nice sprawl there from Swagger as Miocic shoots in.
Swagger throws a big counter combination but Miocic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Swagger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1##BC#
Swagger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miocic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Swagger delivers a nice body kick.
Miocic is looking to clinch.
Swagger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miocic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swagger slips under a jab.
Miocic throws a sloppy body shot
and Swagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Miocic closes the distance and clinches.
Miocic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Swagger working hard to break the clinch.
Swagger gets underhooks to prevent Miocic's takedown attempt.
Spenser Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.#BC#
Swagger breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Swagger misses. #T2#
Swagger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swagger, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic misses the shot to the body.
Miocic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Miocic takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD#
Swagger drops Miocic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Miocic looks back up at him and smiles so Swagger waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Miocic is rocked!
Swagger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swagger moves out of range of the body kick from Miocic.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Swagger - that will leave a mark!
Swagger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miocic just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Swagger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miocic.
Swagger throws a right and a left that Miocic avoids nicely.
Miocic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Swagger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miocic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Miocic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Swagger rather than just go for the knockout.
Swagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swagger scores with a push kick.
Swagger is looking to land body kicks.
Miocic tries to counter with a clinch but Swagger shakes him off and moves away.
Swagger fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miocic is still on wobbly legs! Can Swagger finish him?
Miocic moves out of range as Swagger strikes.
Miocic seems to have recovered his senses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Miocic.

Swagger bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Swagger cracks Miocic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Miocic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Swagger finish him?
Miocic misses with a shot to the body
and Swagger counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Swagger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swagger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miocic throws out the jab.
No luck for Miocic with that takedown attempt.
Miocic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Swagger as he avoids it easily.
Swagger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Miocic if he has to take too many more of those.
Miocic looks winded!
Miocic tries to clinch
and Swagger counters with a right hand to the body.
Swagger scores with a body shot.
Miocic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swagger.
Swagger is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Swagger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swagger lands a lovely overhand right.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Swagger has cracked Miocic with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Swagger lands another huge swinging hook and Miocic tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Miocic, before Swagger can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Spenser Swagger!
Spenser Swagger spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barboza
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Kock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kock was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Kock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kock thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Kock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock misses with a left hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
Kock lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Chai misses.
A head kick by Kock misses
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
Kock misses with a head kick.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Kock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kock throws a head kick that misses.
As Kock looks to move away, Chai throws a big counter combo but Kock just gets out of the way.
Kock throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. Kock will be more careful next time no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kock. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Kock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Kock. Beautiful body shot.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kock swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kock.
Kock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Kock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kock tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Mighty MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Kock dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Chai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kock just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromChai.
Chai feints a jab promting Kock to slip. Chai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kock slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Kock's torso.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chai.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Kock misses the target. #CL2#
Kock closes the distance and clinches.
Chai blocking some punches. #BC2#
Kock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Kock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kock misses with a low kick.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kock.
Kock thuds a left hand into Chai's body.
Kock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Kock works Chai's body with a nice hook.
Kock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kock can pounce on him.
Kock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing. #T4#
That kick from Kock tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kock.
Chai throws a push kick but Kock slaps the foot to one side.
Kock avoids a kick to the body.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kock throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Kock loads up on a big right hand but Chai slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kock.
Kock swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kock dips to his left and cracks Chai with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kock throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a left and a right that stings Kock. #ROC#Kock is rocked!
Kock lands the left hand.
Kock is still on wobbly legs! Can Chai finish him?
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kock circles away quickly and effectively.
Kock seems to have recovered his senses.
Kock throws a head kick that misses
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Kock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kock looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Chai misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kock! But no joy.
Chai slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai moves out of range as Kock strikes.
It appears Chai was looking to counter with a kick there.
Chai avoids the head kick by Kock. #CL2#
Kock closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Kock pushes off an throws an elbow but Chai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kock struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai blocks a body shot from Kock.
Chai presses Kock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Kock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kock works on Chai's body with a couple of short punches.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Kock backwards.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kock.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kock.
Kock lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai lands an uppercut.#T2#
Chai lands a shot to the body.
Chai pushes Kock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai managing to block the knees to the body from Kock.
Kock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Kock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kock lands with a light punch inside.
Kock blocks a body shot from Chai.
Chai scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Kock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Kock.
A slow jab from Kock misses its intended target.
Kock throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.#T3#
Kock misses the shot to the body.
Chai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Kock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kock.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Chai half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kock.
Chai tries to move into range but Kock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Kock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Batang Kock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Kock controls the action.
Kock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Kock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Kock misses.
Chai throws a big counter combination but Kock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kock looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Chai.
Kock throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Kock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Batang Kock 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai slips a straight right by Kock.
A bone on bone clash there as Kock blocks the leg kick.
Chai misses with the combination.
Kock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chai. That one must have hurt.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chai with the inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Kock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock clobbers Chai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Kock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Kock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai. #T1#
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kock lands a nice uppercut.
Kock pushes Chai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Kock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Kock.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Kock as the two fighters clinch.
Chai throws a punch but it's blocked by Kock.
Kock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kock blocks an uppercut.
Kock wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kock - that will leave a mark!
A clash of legs there as Kock blocks the low kick.
Dragon Li Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Chai throws a head kick but Kock moves out of range.
Kock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Chai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chai slips under a jab.
Batang Kock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kock. That's going to slow Chai down. #CL2#
Kock gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kock lands an uppercut.
Kock misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Kock.
Chai scores with a shot to the side of Kock's head.
Kock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kock has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kock throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kock controls his hands.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kock tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Chai breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Kock has managed to clinch.
Chai pushes Kock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kock blocking some punches. #BC#
Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Kock.
Kock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kock manages to avoid it.
Kock tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kock.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Kock stuns Chai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kock - that will leave a mark!
Kock throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dragon Li Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kock throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kock is just out of range.
Kock missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kock looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Chai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kock misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. Kock will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chai walks into a stiff left hand from Kock.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Kock.
Batang Kock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Chai.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Batang Kock.
Well Kock 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batang Kock!
In his post fight interview, Batang Kock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024

#R1#
Swagger misses with a body punch
and Hernandez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Swagger's knee momentarily.
Jab from Hernandez.
Swagger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swagger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Swagger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swagger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Swagger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hernandez. Hernandez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hernandez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hernandez throws a low kick, looking for Swagger's leg but Swagger calmly moves out of range.
Swagger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hernandez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Swagger is out of range and Hernandez settles back down.
Swagger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses.
Swagger stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swagger connects with a body shot.
Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hernandez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hernandez pushes Swagger away with a front kick.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Hernandez.
Hernandez lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
Hernandez with the inside leg kick.
Swagger looks to land a right hand but Hernandez moved out of range.
Hernandez scores with a head kick. Swagger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've been told by Hernandez's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Swagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Swagger.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Swagger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Swagger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hernandez lands with a straight right. Swagger didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez avoids the head kick by Swagger.
Hernandez throws a sloppy head kick and Swagger moves out of range easily.
Swagger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hernandez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Swagger sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Swagger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swagger unleashes a big counter combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Swagger misses with a kick to the body.
Swagger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez moves out of range as Swagger throws a body kick.
Crunch! Hernandez slams his shin into Swagger's torso.
Swagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez walks into a straight right hand from Swagger.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick.
Hernandez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swagger doesn't seem bothered though.
Swagger connects with a body shot.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Hernandez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hernandez tried to score with a low kick but Swagger checks it.
Swagger scores with a jab to the body.
Hernandez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Swagger.
Hernandez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swagger throws a hook but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Swagger.
Swagger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez throws a leg kick which misses Swagger's front leg but catches the back leg as Swagger tries to avoid it.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez misses with a shot to the body
enabling Swagger to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Swagger blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Hernandez. #T4#
Swagger tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Hernandez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Hernandez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Hernandez.
Swagger slips under a jab.
Swagger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hernandez.
Hernandez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Swagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez throws a leg kick but Swagger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swagger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hernandez throws the kick towards the body but Swagger avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swagger swings for the body but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez lands with a hook. Swagger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Swagger checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Hernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spenser Swagger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Hernandez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swagger moves away.
Hernandez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSwagger.
Hernandez lands with a nice body kick.
Swagger misses with a looping right.
Swagger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hernandez.
An inside leg kick lands from Hernandez.
Angel Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez throws the kick towards the body but Swagger avoids it.
Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Hernandez does it's job there.
Hernandez scores with a head kick. Swagger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Swagger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hernandez fakes the leg kick and cracks Swagger in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swagger.
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
Hernandez is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Swagger misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Swagger. Hernandez shrugs it off though. #T1#
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Swagger sees coming a mile off.#KD2#
Swagger lands a big head kick that sends Hernandez tumbling to the mat! Swagger takes a step backwards and waves Hernandez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Hernandez is rocked!
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick from Swagger.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Swagger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swagger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Swagger lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Swagger misses.
Swagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hernandez manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Swagger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Swagger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swagger misses with a lunging right hand
and Hernandez counters with a body kick that stops Swagger in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hernandez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Swagger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swagger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Swagger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hernandez with a body shot.
Hernandez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swagger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hernandez.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hernandez.
Some wild striking there from Swagger.
Swagger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hernandez rather than just go for the knockout.
Hernandez moves away from the strike by Swagger.
Hernandez misses with a looping right.
Hernandez misses with a leg kick
and Swagger counters with a nice leg kick.
Swagger throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Swagger moves out of range of the leg kick from Hernandez.
Despite the aggression on Swagger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T3#
Hernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernandez throws a front kick aimed at Swagger's knee but Swagger avoids it well.
Swagger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hernandez.
Swagger lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hernandez throws out a leg kick but Swagger moves out of range and Hernandez only half commits.
Hernandez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swagger.
Hernandez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Swagger.
Swagger throws a sloppy head kick
and Hernandez counters with a solid body kick.
Hernandez throws a hook but Swagger blocks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hernandez - that will leave a mark!
Swagger throws a head kick that Hernandez semi-blocks.
Nice body punch from Swagger. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Swagger. Those never looked like landing.
Hernandez tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Swagger.
A leg kick checked by Swagger.
A head kick misses from Swagger.
Hernandez tried to counter with a leg kick but Swagger avoided it.
Hernandez connects with an inside leg kick.
Swagger throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swagger.
Hernandez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swagger in his tracks.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Swagger.
Spenser Swagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Swagger takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Swagger thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Spenser Swagger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Spenser Swagger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Swagger misses with a body shot
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick.
Swagger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hernandez.
Swagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hernandez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hernandez tries to land a leg kick but Swagger saw it coming and moves away.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body
and Swagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Angel Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Swagger misses with a body punch
and Hernandez counters with a low kick, right behind Swagger 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from Swagger.
Hernandez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swagger! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez jabs Swagger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hernandez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swagger counters with a body kick.
Hernandez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Swagger. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Swagger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Swagger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swagger has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to work over Swagger's front leg with a kick but Swagger checks it.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swagger circles away quickly and effectively.
Swagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hernandez misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Swagger coming out on top.
Swagger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Swagger.
Hernandez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Hernandez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a wild body kick that Swagger sees coming a mile off.
Swagger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hernandez lands a front kick.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hernandez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Swagger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Swagger throws a head kick that misses.
Swagger moves out of range of the body kick from Hernandez.
A jab from Swagger does it's job there.
Swagger avoids the head kick by Hernandez.
Swagger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hernandez throws a head kick that misses.
Hernandez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Swagger throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Swagger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Swagger throws a head kick but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez is looking to counter with head kicks.
A combination from Swagger does no damage.
Hernandez scores with a leg kick.
Hernandez blocks a jab.#T3#
Swagger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hernandez can pounce on him.
Swagger moves out of range of the body kick from Hernandez.
Swagger connects with a body shot.
Hernandez throws a leg kick that misses.
Hernandez staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Swagger.
Hernandez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hernandez tried to score with a low kick but Swagger checks it.
Swagger unleashes a big counter combination but Hernandez bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hernandez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Hernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swagger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hernandez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Swagger.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Swagger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hernandez is looking to slow Swagger down with leg kicks. #T4#
Hernandez tries to score with a low kick but Swagger moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Swagger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hernandez misses with a low kick.
Swagger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Swagger checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swagger throws a wild body kick that Hernandez sees coming a mile off.
Swagger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hernandez.
Swagger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Swagger tries to land a front kick but Hernandez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hernandez misses with a body kick.
Swagger is looking for the big counter here.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez dodges the punch combination from Swagger.
Hernandez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spenser Swagger.
I think Swagger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Spenser Swagger!
Spenser Swagger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CCC 8 : Locke vs Francis
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Blackadder lands a nice looking body shot.
Magomedov wants to clinch
and Blackadder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackadder counters with a straight right hand.
Blackadder cracks Magomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Dimitri Magomedov has been cut.
Blackadder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edmund Blackadder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackadder scores with a body shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Blackadder scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Magomedov.
Magomedov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blackadder counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Blackadder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackadder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Blackadder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Blackadder has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackadder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice takedown defense from Blackadder. No joy for Magomedov on that attempt.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Blackadder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Blackadder.
Blackadder stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Blackadder lands the left hand.
Blackadder lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Blackadder takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blackadder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackadder clobbers Magomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Blackadder with a nice cross.
Blackadder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magomedov in his tracks.
Blackadder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Blackadder counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blackadder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackadder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Magomedov instigates a clinch.
Blackadder stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Blackadder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blackadder is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackadder with a hook.
Blackadder lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blackadder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Blackadder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blackadder stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blackadder wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Blackadder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blackadder scores with a body shot.
Blackadder fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.
Blackadder jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Blackadder circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been informed that Magomedov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Blackadder takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomedov looks to clinch
and Blackadder counters with a left to the body.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Blackadder lands a body shot.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Blackadder to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Blackadder coming out on top.
Magomedov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Blackadder sizes up Magomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackadder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackadder lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters with a right hand to the body.
Blackadder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Blackadder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackadder lands with a shot to the body.
Magomedov moves forwards but Blackadder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackadder lands a jab.
Blackadder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmund Blackadder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Magomedov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Blackadder lands a nice shot to the body.
Magomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blackadder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackadder scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Blackadder pushes Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
Edmund Blackadder is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimitri Magomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magomedov walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackadder circles away.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov wants to clinch.#T1#
Magomedov shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls well. He's pushed Magomedov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Blackadder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magomedov.
Blackadder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedov can do to turn this around?
Blackadder connects with a jab.
Magomedov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Blackadder scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blackadder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov is looking to clinch.
Magomedov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blackadder scores with a jab.
Blackadder lands a glancing blow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Blackadder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Blackadder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blackadder tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blackadder to the ground. Blackadder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magomedov walks into a straight right hand from Blackadder.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.#T2#
Blackadder lands a right hook to the body.
Blackadder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magomedov on the side of the head.
Blackadder connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches up with Blackadder, looking for a takedown. Magomedov pushes Blackadder against the cage but Blackadder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Blackadder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Magomedov.
Blackadder cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.
Magomedov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackadder to score with a decent uppercut.
Blackadder digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Blackadder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blackadder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Magomedov moves in looking to clinch but Blackadder pushes him off.
Blackadder lands a jab to the head.
Blackadder dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Blackadder tests Magomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Blackadder cracks Magomedov with an open hand slap.#ROC#Magomedov is rocked!
Blackadder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackadder finish him?
Blackadder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magomedov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Blackadder scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackadder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Blackadder moves away
enabling Blackadder to counter with a crisp jab.
Blackadder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though.
Blackadder stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Magomedov throws the left hand but Blackadder avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blackadder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Blackadder counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Magomedov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Blackadder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackadder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blackadder lands a jab to Magomedov's midsection.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magomedov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blackadder has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blackadder and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blackadder defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edmund Blackadder dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dimitri Magomedov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedov throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand.
Magomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Blackadder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackadder with a jab.
Blackadder lands a head shot.
Blackadder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackadder.
Magomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Blackadder.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Jab by Blackadder.
Magomedov with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Blackadder counters with a crisp right hand that drops Magomedov! Blackadder lets Magomedov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magomedov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blackadder drops Magomedov with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Magomedov! Blackadder dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edmund Blackadder!
Edmund Blackadder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Drago
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Hackett takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Hackett takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Chai throws a sloppy body shot
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chai.
Chai throws a counter combo.
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Hackett lands with a nice body punch.
Chai throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
A nice side step and Chai releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chai throws a series of punches but Hackett avoids them all with ease.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai stuns Hackett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hackett rather than just go for the knockout.
Hackett lands a nice hook to Chai's body. Chai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Hackett has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
Chai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chai misses with some punches.
Hackett tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hackett misses with a knee strike.
Hackett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Hackett lands a right hand.
Hackett blocking some punches.
Hackett is trying to stall. #BC2#
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Chai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Hackett.
Hackett throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Chai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hackett throws a lazy head kick
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hackett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chai.
Hackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Chai throws a right and a left that Hackett avoids nicely.
Hackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hackett misses the shot to the body.
Chai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chai takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
Hackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Hackett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Hackett.
Chai avoids the head kick by Hackett.
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Hackett cracks Chai with a good jab.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Chai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hackett throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Hackett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Chai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Hackett throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hackett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Hackett.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Chai slams his shin into Hackett's torso.
Chai is looking to score with low kicks.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett connects with a right hand. Chai shakes it off.
Chai bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hackett connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chai blocks a head kick by Hackett. #T1#
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Dragon Li Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chai scores with a nice body kick.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. Hackett will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chai slips under a jab.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Hackett.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Hackett was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chai.
Chai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hackett.
Hackett lands with a kick to the temple. Chai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hackett, as that shot connected.
Hackett misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a series of strikes. Hackett will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai cracks Hackett with a good jab.
Hackett tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Chai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hackett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Chai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hackett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.#T3#
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackett is looking to counter punch.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hackett moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChai.
Chai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chai looks to land a combination but Hackett avoids it well.
As Chai backs away, Hackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hackett can pounce on him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Chai misses with a hook.
Hackett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hackett's corner calls for a 1-2. Hackett obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chai feints a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackett.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hackett blocks the body kick.
Hackett throws a counter high kick but Chai was just alert enough to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackett misses the target.
Hackett misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a right hand to the body.
Hackett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai 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! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hackett. That one must have hurt.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai tries a quick counter leg kick but Hackett is wise to it.#CL#
Hackett has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hackett taking a breather.
Chai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Hackett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries a body shot but Hackett blocks it.
Hackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Chai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai misses with a body punch. #T1#
Chai tries to break free but Hackett pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Chai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hackett appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chai.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but Chai moved out of range nicely.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hackett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Hackett lands a high kick!
A head kick misses from Chai.
Hackett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chai lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hackett. That's going to slow Chai down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hackett, as that shot connected.
Hackett blocks a head kick by Chai.
Chai circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Hackett closes the distance and clinches.
Dragon Li Chai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hackett scores with a shoulder strike.
Hackett looking to stall.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chai digs a right hand underneath Hackett's ribcage. Hackett let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Hackett stalling in the clinch.
Chai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hackett backwards.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hackett pushes Chai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chai.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Hackett misses with a body punch. #T4#
Chai misses with some punches.
Hackett struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Chai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hackett.
Hackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chai avoids it.
Chai working aggressively here.
Chai has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai lands an uppercut.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragon Li Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: NYF 53: Donal vs Ferguson II
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Swagger throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bundy with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bundy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bundy blocks a head kick by Swagger.
Bundy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swagger misses with a body shot.
Bundy with the counter takedown but Swagger avoids it easily.
Swagger misses with a body shot
and Bundy counters with a stiff right hand.
Bundy avoids the body shot from Swagger.
Swagger tries to land a front kick but Bundy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bundy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bundy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bundy misses with a right hand
and Swagger counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Swagger pinned against the cage. Swagger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Swagger blocks a jab.
Swagger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bundy throws a counter combo.
Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spenser Swagger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swagger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Bundy dives in and scores a takedown into Swagger's guard.
Bundy cracks Swagger with a solid left hand.
Bundy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT2#Spenser Swagger's cut is getting worse.
Bundy won't allow Swagger to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Swagger wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Bundy's hips, looking to push off. But Bundy grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Swagger screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Al Bundy!
A victorious Al Bundy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCC 2 :Blackadder vs Creenshaw
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1#
Blackadder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crenshaw moves away from the strike by Blackadder.
Blackadder throws a lazy right hand but Crenshaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackadder checks a low kick from Crenshaw.
Blackadder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crenshaw.
Nice defenses there by Crenshaw.
Blackadder misses with a straight right.
Crenshaw throws a body punch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Blackadder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crenshaw blocks a jab.
Crenshaw feints a jab promting Blackadder to slip. Crenshaw then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blackadder slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Blackadder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blackadder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crenshaw.
Blackadder misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Crenshaw counters with a head kick that drops Blackadder to the mat! Blackadder scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Blackadder is rocked!
We've been informed that Crenshaw has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackadder throws a hook but Crenshaw avoids it easily.
Oh Blackadder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edmund Blackadder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackadder lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Crenshaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blackadder throws an overhand right that lands on Crenshaw's shoulder, as Crenshaw tries to avoid the shot.
Blackadder seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackadder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crenshaw.
Blackadder is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Crenshaw just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Blackadder has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Don Crenshaw!
An out of breath Don Crenshaw thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Barkley
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Chai.
Bogo throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Chai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bogo wants to clinch.
Bogo throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Chai misses with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Bogo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bogo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bogo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bogo checks a low kick from Chai.
Bogo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Chai avoids the head kick by Bogo.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Bogo avoids the head kick by Chai. #KD2#
Chai lands a big head kick that sends Bogo tumbling to the mat! Chai takes a step backwards and waves Bogo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Bogo is rocked!
Bogo throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bogo blocks the body kick.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Bogo's shoulder, as Bogo tries to avoid the shot.
Chai avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
Bogo forces Chai back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bogos head.
Still in the clinch, Chai scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chai misses with the head strike. #TD#
Bogo drags the fight down to the ground.
Bogo is striking but Chai is not phased and passes to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chai in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Bogo with the active half guard here but Chai passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Bogo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bogo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chai is controlling him well.
Bogo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chai off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Bogo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chai is defending well though. Bogo let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Chai showing good submission defense here. #T4##SUB#
Chai is having to fend off submission attempts from Bogo, who is looking to sink in the choke. Bogo doesn't have the hooks in though and Chai manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Bogo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.#SUB#
Bogo looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chai lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chai throws a nice head kick!
Nice body kick there by Chai.
Chai steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bogo. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands with a slapping head kick.
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bogo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bogo slips under a jab from Chai.#T1#
Bogo blocks the body kick.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bogo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Bogo connects with a high kick.
Bogo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chai.
Bogo moves in looking to clinch but Chai pushes him off.
Bogo misses with a body kick.
Chai throws a counter combo.
Bogo pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Chai misses with a two punch combination.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chai misses with a hook #TD#
and Bogo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bogo. #SUB#
Bogo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bogo, into his guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Bogo looking for subs off his back but Chai has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Chai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Chai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bogo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bogo working for a triangle but Chai defends it easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Bogo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Li Chai 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#
A head kick misses from Chai.
Bogo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chai throws a head kick but Bogo moves out of range.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bogo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Bogo persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Bogo
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Bogo counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Bogo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chai! #REVB#
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bogo is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Chai decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bogo to his feet. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dragon Li Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bogo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bogo ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Bogo attempts a counter takedown but Chai avoids it well and moves away.
Chai tries to land a leg kick but Bogo saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick from Bogo lands but Chai takes it in his stride.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Bogo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chai sprawls and moves away.
Dragon Li Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bogo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chai.#T3#
Bogo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Bogo tries to counter with a takedown but Chai is quick to defend against it.
Sloppy strikes from Chai. Those never looked like landing.
Chai misses with a kick to the body.
Bogo throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Chai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chai throws a leg kick #TD#
so Bogo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4##SUB#
Bogo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chai dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bogo working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dragon Li Chai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bogo punching from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: NYF Fight Night 19
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swagger.
Mendez throws the left hand but Swagger avoids the punch easily.
Swagger misses with the body kick#TD#
so Mendez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Swagger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mendez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Swagger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez content to stall in guard here.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez advances to half guard.
Swagger wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swagger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mendez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Swagger pushes Mendez off looking to stand but Mendez dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendez lands a nice short elbow.
Swagger wants to stand back up but Mendez manages to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Swagger can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee asks Mendez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mendez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Swagger is looking to get back to his feet here but Mendez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Swagger's back.#T2#
Mendez is landing with strikes from the back.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mendez. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #CUT#It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
Swagger is trying to get back to his feet but Mendez has full control of the position and if anything, Swagger has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mendez is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#CUT#That has opened up Spenser Swagger's cut even more.
Mendez connects with a big shot to the side of Swagger's head.
Swagger is trapped and Mendez is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez landing with strikes.
Mendez has Swagger flattened out and is raining down punches. #CUT#Spenser Swagger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe Mendez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2024

#R1#
Swagger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Galvan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
Swagger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Swagger throws a head kick that half lands.
Swagger throws a head kick that Galvan semi-blocks.
Swagger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swagger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swagger jabs Galvan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Swagger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spenser Swagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swagger lands a jab to Galvan's midsection.
Swagger thuds a left hand into Galvan's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Galvan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Swagger - the referee stops the clock and Galvan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Swagger. Galvan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Galvan looks winded!
Galvan misses with a few strikes there. #KD#
Swagger lands a big head kick that sends Galvan tumbling to the mat! Swagger takes a step backwards and waves Galvan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Galvan is rocked!#T1#
Swagger lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Galvan up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Swagger from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Galvan's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Spenser Swagger!
Spenser Swagger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2024

#R1#
Swagger lands a glancing blow to the side of John 's head.
Swagger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Swagger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Swagger throws a lazy right hand but John sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
John lands with a kick to the ribs.
John walks into a jab.
Swagger scores with a decent looking hook.
Swagger just misses with a punch to the body.
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swagger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John takes one to the side of the head.
John is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Swagger there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
and Swagger counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts John ! He's just covering up as Swagger starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spenser Swagger!
Spenser Swagger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Jihadi John was interviewed post fight and said ' Al Akhbar '.

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Mukunzi
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Mad Mike tries for a takedown but Chai circles away easily
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mad Mike fails with a takedown attempt.
Chai scores with a hook.
Chai jabs Mad Mike to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mad Mike has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mad Mike with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragon Li Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Mad Mike.
Chai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mad Mike shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chai but Chai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mad Mike on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mad Mike has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mad Mike closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Mad Mike pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Mad Mike has his takedown stuffed
and Chai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mike Mad Mike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mad Mike looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chai is fending him off so far but Mad Mike persists. Nope, Chai circles away and we're back to standing.
Chai throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Mad Mike crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dragon Li Chai!
Dragon Li Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SPPS Evolution 8
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Blackadder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nishiyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Blackadder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nishiyama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Blackadder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nishiyama's hands.
Nishiyama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blackadder connects with the punch.
Nishiyama shoots in for a takedown but Blackadder shows good takedown defense.
Blackadder slips a jab and a cross from Nishiyama.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackadder misses the target.
Blackadder lands a jab to the nose.
Blackadder lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackadder scores with a jab. Nishiyama acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Blackadder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blackadder.
Nishiyama takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nishiyama throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blackadder jabs at Nishiyama's body.
Nishiyama throws a series of punches but Blackadder avoids them all with ease.
Blackadder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nishiyama throws a body punch but Blackadder moves out of range.
Nishiyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blackadder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nishiyama's head backwards.#T1#
Nishiyama shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackadder sprawls well. He's pushed Nishiyama's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
Nishiyama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nishiyama misses with a straight left.
Edmund Blackadder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nishiyama misses the shot to the body.
Nishiyama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Blackadder if he has to take too many more of those.
Nishiyama goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nishiyama looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackadder is just out of range.
Blackadder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Nishiyama. Those never looked like landing.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackadder throws a shot from downtown. Nishiyama moves away and avoids it.
Blackadder connects with a right hand. Nishiyama shakes it off.
Blackadder cracks Nishiyama with an open hand slap.
Kurou Nishiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nishiyama tries to clinch but Blackadder is having none of it.
Nishiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackadder was well out of range. Poor timing from Nishiyama.
Nice shot lands for Blackadder.
A bone on bone clash there as Blackadder blocks the leg kick. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Nishiyama.
Blackadder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nishiyama slips a jab from Blackadder.
Blackadder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nishiyama moves away.
Nishiyama tries to land a front kick but Blackadder steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nishiyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blackadder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nishiyama manages to avoid it.
Nishiyama swings for the body but Blackadder moves out of range.
Nishiyama throws a sloppy head kick and Blackadder moves out of range easily.
Blackadder throws a jab but it's blocked by Nishiyama.
Nishiyama misses the shot to the body.
Blackadder lands with a shot to the body.
Blackadder throws a jab when Nishiyama was well out of range.#TD2#
Nishiyama decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blackadder trying to control here.
Nishiyama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Nishiyama wants to stand up but Blackadder has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Blackadder wants to improve his position but Nishiyama is controlling well. #SU2#
Nishiyama decides to stand and escape the position.
Blackadder lands a jab to the nose.
Nishiyama doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackadder circles away.
Blackadder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nishiyama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blackadder rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Nishiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Blackadder off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Nishiyama gets a clinch.
Blackadder has Nishiyama pressed against the cage, preventing Nishiyama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Nishiyama breaks the clinch.
Nishiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Blackadder leaves Nishiyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blackadder scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Blackadder has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nishiyama throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nishiyama throws a leg kick but Blackadder checks it.
Blackadder blocks a leg kick.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Nishiyama has knocked Blackadder down with a huge combo! Nishiyama steps away and waves a wobbly Blackadder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Blackadder is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackadder moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Blackadder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick from Nishiyama misses.
Blackadder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nishiyama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blackadder lands a slapping body shot.
Nishiyama staying out of range there.
Nishiyama misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edmund Blackadder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Blackadder jabs at Nishiyama's body.
Blackadder seems to have got his legs back now.
Nishiyama goes for a double leg but Blackadder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blackadder continues to drive forward.
Nishiyama closes the distance and clinches up with Blackadder, looking for a takedown. Nishiyama pushes Blackadder against the cage but Blackadder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blackadder throws a hook but Nishiyama avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blackadder, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Blackadder.
Nishiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edmund Blackadder is winning the standup battle so far.
Nishiyama tries to clinch
and Blackadder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nishiyama misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackadder misses the target.
Blackadder throws a shot from downtown. Nishiyama moves away and avoids it.
Blackadder works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackadder with a nice cross.#CL2#
Nishiyama instigates a clinch.
Blackadder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Blackadder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nishiyama ducks under a wild hook from Blackadder.#T1#
Nishiyama tries to clinch up.
Blackadder dips to his left and cracks Nishiyama with an uppercut!
Nishiyama throws an off balance right hand
and Blackadder counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nishiyama thinking.
Blackadder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Nishiyama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nishiyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nishiyama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nishiyama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackadder.
Nishiyama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nishiyama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blackadder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nishiyama looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blackadder is fending him off so far but Nishiyama persists. Nope, Blackadder circles away and we're back to standing.
Edmund Blackadder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurou Nishiyama.
Nishiyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Blackadder. No joy for Nishiyama on that attempt.
Nishiyama is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nishiyama falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Blackadder counter with a right hand. #ROC#Nishiyama is rocked!
Nishiyama leaves his chin hanging out and Blackadder seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nishiyama crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edmund Blackadder!
Edmund Blackadder thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAH 96
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Undies.
Undies throws a head kick that misses.
Undies on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick by Silva misses #TD#
and Undies counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Undies could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Undies trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Undies sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Undies stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Undies stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Undies is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Undies, which made it look bad. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Undies fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Undies is now in Silva's guard.

Silva is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Undies presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Undies tightens his grip and picks Silva up, before dumping him to the ground. Silva manages to land in guard.
Undies lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Undies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva looking to control.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Undies throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely. #T3#
Undies trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Undies. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Dirty Undies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.#TD#
Undies shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Undies trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Undies stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Undies not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Undies lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Undies missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva is looking to control Undies's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva avoid being mounted?
Undies looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Silva with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Undies controlling the action here.
Undies seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirty Undies 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#
Undies displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Undies shoots in.
Silva replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Undies blocks it well.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dirty Undies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Undies sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dirty Undies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Undies circles away.#TD#
Undies shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Undies was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Undies tries to stand but Silva is controlling his head.
Silva is breathing heavily.#T1#
Undies controlling from side mount.
Undies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Undies lands an elbow.
Silva trying to remain calm as Undies controls from the top position.
Silva misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB#
Undies wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Undies has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva wants to control but Undies postures up.
Silva gets back to half guard.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Undies sits in half guard.
Undies content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Undies is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Undies circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
As Undies backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Undies manages to avoid it all.
Undies changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Undies manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Undies holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Undies gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva is trying to control the position but Undies postures up.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Undies throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Undies on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Undies tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Undies is retaining full guard. #SU2#
Silva stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dirty Undies will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Undies fails with a takedown attempt.
Undies moves out of range of the body kick.
Undies stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Undies tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Dirty Undies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Undies misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Undies.#T1#
Silva throws a low kick but Undies moves out of range easily.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Undies, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Undies against the cage but Undies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Undies clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Undies has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silva uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Undies is on top in guard. #REVR#
Silva wants to sweep here but Undies controlling him for the moment.
Undies controlling from the top position. #T2#
Undies trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to control.
Undies trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Undies makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Undies's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Undies stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirty Undies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Undies is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Undies is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Undies looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Undies has his takedown stuffed
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T4#
Silva has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Undies counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva is trying to drag Undies to the mat but Undies just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Undies effectively controlling the action here.
Silva is working for takedown but Undies is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Come on Undies - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirty Undies!

Event: WVT 193: Anderson v Kok
Date: Dec 02, 2023

#R1#
Sanguiao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Beckley has managed to clinch.
Beckley blocking some punches.
Beckley missing with knees to the body.
Beckley misses with a punch to the body.
Beckley avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
Sanguiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beckley.
Beckley blocking some punches.
Beckley 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.
Beckley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Beckley stalling against the cage. #T1#
Sanguiao working aggressively here.
Sanguiao avoiding damage as Beckley throws knees to the body.
Beckley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanguiao.
A knee to the head by Beckley. #CUT2#It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.
Beckley lands a damaging elbow.
Beckley leaning against his opponent.
Beckley leaning against his opponent.
Sanguiao being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Sanguiao to work. #T2#
Beckley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sanguiao pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beckley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Beckley breaks from the clinch.
Sanguiao shoots in for a takedown but Beckley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beckley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanguiao has his takedown stuffed
and Beckley counters with a left and a right that stings Sanguiao. #T3##CL2#
Beckley pushes Sanguiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanguiao stalling in the clinch.
Sanguiao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beckley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beckley.
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land.
Sanguiao working aggressively here.
Sanguiao controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanguiao misses with some punches. #T4#
Sanguiao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sanguiao is stalling here.
Sanguiao stalling against the cage.
Beckley connects with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Sanguiao.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuta Sanguiao.
Sanguiao fails with the takedown
and Beckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aeson Beckley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Beckley moves into the clinch.#CUT2#Yuta Sanguiao's cut is getting worse.
Sanguiao has a couple of punches blocked by Beckley.
Beckley trying to land knees to the body.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beckley tries to land a knee to the head but Sanguiao blocks with his arms.
Beckley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from Beckley. #BC2#
Beckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao tries for a takedown but Beckley circles away easily
and Beckley counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Beckley moves into range and clinches up with Sanguiao.#T1#
Sanguiao stalling in the clinch but Beckley improves position.
Beckley slowing the pace effectively.
Sanguiao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beckley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beckley lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
Sanguiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanguiao is trying to stall.
Beckley is working Sanguiao over against the cage.
Aeson Beckley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beckley as Sanguiao tries to tie him up.
Sanguiao takes a knee right on the jaw!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sanguiao.
Sanguiao misses with the head strike.
Sanguiao misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanguiao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Beckley misses with a knee strike.
Beckley trying to land knees to the body.
Beckley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Sanguiao wants to stall.
Sanguiao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanguiao is trying to maintain a safe position but Beckley gets an underhook and turns Sanguiao into the cage.
Sanguiao looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yuta Sanguiao.
Sanguiao wants to clinch up but Beckley keeps it at a distance.
Aeson Beckley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanguiao tries to close the distance and clinch but Beckley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Beckley darts in and clinches Sanguiao up against the cage.
Sanguiao is looking to control Beckley's arms but Beckley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanguiao has his back to the cage.
Sanguiao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanguiao is stalling here.
Beckley lands an elbow that stopped Sanguiao in his tracks for a moment.
Sanguiao tries to stall but Beckley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sanguiao takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#Yuta Sanguiao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao. #BC2#
Beckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanguiao misses with a takedown attempt
and Beckley counters with a series of strikes. Sanguiao will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Beckley drives through and clinches with Sanguiao against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aeson Beckley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuta Sanguiao's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Sanguiao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beckley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beckley blocks a jab.
Beckley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sanguiao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Beckley scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beckley misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
Sanguiao taking a breather. #T1#
Sanguiao working aggressively here.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beckley stalling against the cage.
Beckley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beckley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Beckley breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Beckley pushes Sanguiao up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanguiao throws a head punch that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sanguiao - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T2##BC2#
Beckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Sanguiao tries to keep at a distance but Beckley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanguiao tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beckley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanguiao.
Yuta Sanguiao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Sanguiao fails to land. #BC2#
Beckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Beckley closes the distance and clinches.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Beckley looking to throw knees to the head but Sanguiao is blocking nicely.
Beckley is stalling here.
Beckley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Beckley landing knees to the head.
Beckley lands a knee to the body.
Beckley blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Beckley manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanguiao.#CL2#
Beckley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Sanguiao is looking to control Beckley's arms but Beckley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanguiao has his back to the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Beckley.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Beckley'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.
Beckley blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beckley lands an elbow inside that Sanguiao shrugs off.
Aeson Beckley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanguiao misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aeson Beckley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beckley 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aeson Beckley!

Event: SPPS Evolution 3
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
Blackadder throws a lazy right hand but Sykov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackadder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sykov moves out of range as Blackadder strikes.
Blackadder throws a jab when Sykov was well out of range.
Sykov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sykov avoids the body shot from Blackadder.
Sykov throws a combination that misses
and Blackadder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackadder fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sykov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackadder manages to avoid it.
Blackadder pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Sykov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blackadder tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sykov is in Blackadder's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sykov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackadder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykov is working Blackadder over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sykov pushing down on Blackadder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Sykov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blackadder wants to get back to his feet.
Sykov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sykov 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.
Blackadder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sykov on the ground.
Sykov moves nicely into side control.
Sykov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Blackadder pushes Sykov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sykov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Sykov wants to control but Blackadder is keeping him busy.
Sykov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Sykov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Blackadder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sykov advances to mount.
Sykov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blackadder's face. #SUB2#
Sykov is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Sykov extends the arm and Blackadder is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexei Sykov!
Alexei Sykov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 184: Anderson v Andrei
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Some wild striking there from King.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Yuta Sanguiao has been cut.
King is looking to slow Sanguiao down with leg kicks.
Sanguiao goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
Sanguiao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from King.
Sanguiao blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
A good leg kick by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguiao blocks a jab.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King! #T1#
King scores with a leg kick.
King misses with a looping right.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguiao sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
King gets caught napping as Sanguiao dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanguiao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. King is keeping the position for now.
King wants to stand but Sanguiao is controlling the position. #T2#
Sanguiao wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
Sanguiao told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanguiao postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Sanguiao drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Sanguiao as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! King screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Sanguiao! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yuta Sanguiao!

Event: HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1##TD#
Ryan shoots in and bounces Hofmann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan throwing strikes but missing.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan postures up and lands a big shot to Hofmann's brow.
Ryan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan postures up in Hofmann's guard and throws a big left but Hofmann blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hofmann is keeping the position for now.
Ryan won't allow Hofmann to sweep him here. #T1#
Ryan throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hofmann is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan 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.
Ryan throws an elbow that misses. Hofmann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ryan's guard. Nice move by Hofmann!#REVB#
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
Hofmann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hofmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Hofmann postures up and lands a big shot to Ryan's brow. #ES#
Ryan manages to escape and get back to his feet. #TD#
Ryan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hofmann did well to prevent Ryan getting side control.
Ryan working Hofmann over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ground and pound from Ryan.
Ryan prevents Hofmann from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ryan looks to land a strike but Hofmann avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ryan stops Hofmann from standing up.
Ryan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Hofmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ryan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hofmann is tightening it up a little... Ryan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ryan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ryan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hofmann!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Albert Hofmann!
A victorious Albert Hofmann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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