Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Cruz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Jukassa throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Cruz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Jukassa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cruz is on him like a limpet, forcing Jukassa back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jukassa manages to break the clinch.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Jukassa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Cruz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jukassa counters with a series of strikes. Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cruz closes the distance but Jukassa moves to the side
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz has his takedown stuffed
and Jukassa counters with a series of strikes. Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Cruz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cruz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jukassa circles away.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No luck for Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Jukassa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jukassa is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Cruz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jukassa wants to get back to his feet but Cruz drags him back down.
Jukassa 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.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Jukassa's face as Cruz controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Cruz.
Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Jukassa defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukassa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jukassa keeps working.
Jukassa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jukassa is trying to buck Cruz off.
Cruz wants to control but Jukassa is keeping him busy. #T4#
Jukassa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cruz's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Jukassa is defending the position.
Cruz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jukassa!
Cruz putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cruz trying to control but Jukassa is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zett Jukassa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Jukassa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jukassa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jukassa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cruz 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.#SUB#
Jukassa is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Cruz take his back! Uh oh - Cruz has got a rear naked choke here! Jukassa is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Cruz!

Event: SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Sycek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tavares parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tavares to escape.
Tavares parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tavares to escape.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sycek lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sycek wants to control but Tavares is keeping him busy.
Sycek 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.
Tavares tries to buck Sycek off but Sycek is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek throws a strike aimed at the side of Tavares's head but Tavares avoids it well.
Sycek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sycek in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T1#
Sycek lands some shots froms side control.
We've been hearing that Sycek has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sycek working the ground and pound.
Sycek throws an elbow but Tavares slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sycek throws an elbow but Tavares slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sycek taking a break here but Tavares is having none of it and regains half guard.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Tavares taking some punishment here, with Sycek in his half guard.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek 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.
Tavares is looking for a sweep. Sycek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tavares is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sycek scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Sycek is thwarting Tavares's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Sycek controlling the pace.
Tavares is trying to get back to full guard.
Sycek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sycek throwing shots but Tavares is blocking nicely.
Sycek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tavares avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tavares wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sycek is trying to control the action in half guard but Tavares is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sycek is nestled in close to Tavares, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Tavares dodges it nicely.
Tavares on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sycek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Sycek controlling the action here.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tavares taking some punishment here, with Sycek in his half guard.
Sycek is thwarting Tavares's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Sycek wants to take a breather but Tavares is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sycek in particular looking to stall.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavares's head.
Tavares blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
Sycek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares has hold of Sycek's hands but Sycek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tavares is trying to control but can't.
Sycek is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek 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#
Tavares throws out a leg kick but Sycek moves out of range and Tavares only half commits.
Sycek tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Sycek with a hook.#TD#
Sycek changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sycek working the ground and pound but Tavares is defending the strikes.
Tavares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sycek.
Sycek working the body and head with strikes.
Sycek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sycek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sloppy strikes there by Sycek.
Sycek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tavares is avoiding damage well.
Sycek slows the pace down.
Tavares is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sycek connects with a decent elbow.
Sycek throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Sycek lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tavares struggling a bit here.
Sycek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tavares is trying to get back to half guard.
Sycek trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Sycek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sycek takes a little break here. Tavares wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Sycek connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tavares some visible discomfort.
Tavares seems a little lost for a moment, as Sycek dominates the positioning.
Sycek is looking to take a break and control but Tavares is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sycek.
Sycek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sycek in side control, throwing shots but Tavares defends.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tavares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sycek misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T3#
Sycek throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Sycek's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Tavares is not content to let Sycek control the position.
Sycek is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tavares is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tavares defending against the ground and pound.
Sycek fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
Sycek trying to control the position but Tavares is working away.
Tavares parries the strikes from Sycek easily there. Sycek is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tavares to escape.
Tavares dodges the ground and pound from Sycek.
Sycek misses with the ground and pound.
Tavares dodges the ground and pound from Sycek.
Tavares is looking to regain half guard here but Sycek keeps moving and retains side control.
Sycek lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tavares down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tavares sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Sycek are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sycek trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sycek to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Sycek closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tavares to the mat! Tavares manages to get full guard.
Tavares looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tavares looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sycek content to stall in guard here.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sycek postures up in Tavares's guard and throws a big left but Tavares blocks it.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sycek sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sycek counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Sycek closes the distance and pushes Tavares back into the cage.#T2#
Sycek lands a right hand.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Sycek controls the action.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Sycek blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Tavares throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sycek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sycek swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sycek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tavares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sycek swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Tavares tries to work over Sycek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavares scores with a shot to the side of Sycek's head.
Tavares lands a left hand.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Sycek.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sycek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Sycek jumps guard but Tavares turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tavares lands a shot to the body.
Sycek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Sycek scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sycek.
Sycek tries to pull guard but Tavares forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tavares works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavares swings for the body but Sycek moves out of range.
Samuel Sycek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sycek.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Sycek looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tavares!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sycek trying to control the action but Tavares is working from the bottom.
Samuel Sycek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Sycek takes a little break here. Tavares wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tavares is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Samuel Sycek.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sycek, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sycek!

Event: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Garrett punishes Jukassa's body with a nice straight punch.
Garrett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Garrett jabs at Jukassa's body.
Garrett lands a nice looking body shot.
Jukassa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Jukassa misses.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Jukassa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrett thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Garrett pushes Jukassa up against the cage in a clinch.
Garrett throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukassa.
Jukassa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garrett blocks a body shot from Jukassa.
Garrett swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Jukassa breaks from the clinch.
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Garrett throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jukassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrett throws out the jab.
Garrett lands with a cross.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garrett.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Garrett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Garrett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jukassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukassa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Garrett misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Garrett.
Jukassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa moves away from the strike by Garrett.
Garrett misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrett throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Jukassa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett throws a sloppy body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Garrett misses
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Nice shot lands for Garrett.
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukassa.
Garrett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Jukassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Garrett finds it's way through Jukassa's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garrett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukassa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Garrett counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Garrett looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrett misses with a left hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Garrett misses
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
Garrett throws a jab when Jukassa was well out of range.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Garrett misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garrett.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Jukassa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garrett misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
Jukassa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garrett swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Garrett dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Garrett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bo Garrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukassa is just out of range.
Jukassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garrett throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Garrett avoids it with no problem.
Jukassa slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa slips under a jab.
Jukassa throws out a counter right but Garrett avoids it with no problem.
Jukassa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garrett to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Garrett does it's job there.#T1#
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Jukassa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Garrett with a body shot.
Garrett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Garrett misses the target.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Garrett throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garrett manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Garrett misses its target.
Garrett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jukassa.
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Garrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Jukassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrett throws out the jab.
Jukassa is looking for the big counter here.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrett lands a nice hook to Jukassa's body. Jukassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garrett takes a swing at Jukassa's ribcage but misses.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jukassa keeps the fight on the outside.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrett misses the shot to the body.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Garrett misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Garrett clinches. #T3##BC2#
Jukassa breaks the clinch.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrett moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrett throws a hook to the side of Jukassa's head but Jukassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrett throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
A big right from Garrett misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Garrett throws a jab when Jukassa was well out of range.
Garrett throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Garrett wants to clinch.#T4#
Jukassa takes one to the side of the head.
Jukassa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garrett finds it's way round the side to connect with Jukassa's head.
Garrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Jukassa.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett throws a lazy right hand but Jukassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Garrett dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jukassa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garrett.
Garrett misses with a hook to the body
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Jukassa.
Garrett darts in trying to clinch
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Garrett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jukassa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Garrett misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a three punch combo that has Garrett backing up. Garrett nods at Jukassa to acknowledge the strikes.
Jukassa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garrett, as that shot connected.
Garrett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
A big left from Garrett misses.
Garrett looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukassa misses.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Garrett misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Garrett misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Garrett.
Garrett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garrett throws a big shot that misses.
Jukassa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jukassa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jukassa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Garrett.
Garrett throws a combination that misses
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garrett tries to clinch up but Jukassa circles away and keeps his distance.
Jukassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bo Garrett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Garrett misses with a right hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Garrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garrett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Garrett cracks Jukassa with a good jab.
Garrett just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garrett tries to close the distance and clinch but Jukassa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jukassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jukassa misses with a body shot. #T4#
Jukassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrett.
Jukassa takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Garrett rushes Jukassa and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Jukassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrett misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Jukassa counters with a nice right hand that sends Garrett toppling to the canvas! Garrett scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jukassa finish him?!#ROC2#Garrett is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bo Garrett has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Garrett coming out on top.#CL#
Garrett rushes Jukassa and presses him up against the cage.
Jukassa lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zett Jukassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garrett has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: C292: Cheese vs Albatross II
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Tax Payer misses with a head kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Tax Payer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tax Payer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Tax Payer misses with a jab to the body
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Tax Payer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer clobbers Jurgensen Sanchez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tax Payer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tax Payer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Tax Payer tenderised Jurgensen Sanchez's leg. Jurgensen Sanchez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook.
Tax Payer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tax Payer throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Tax Payer lands a really nice looking cross but Jurgensen Sanchez seems unphased.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tax Payer throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Tax Payer does it's job there.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.#T2#
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez wants to slow Tax Payer down by chopping away at his legs.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tax Payer throws a front kick aimed at Jurgensen Sanchez's knee but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Tax Payer is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick misses from Tax Payer.
Some wild striking there from Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tax Payer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tax Payer misses the target.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick.#T3#
Tax Payer connects with an inside leg kick.
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tax Payer's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Tax Payer checks it.
Tax Payer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jurgensen Sanchez under the eye.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Tax Payer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jurgensen Sanchez'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!
Jurgensen Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It appears Tax Payer was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tax Payer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head.
Tax Payer dodges the punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
It looked like Tax Payer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tax Payer tries to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tax Payer. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer jabs Jurgensen Sanchez right on the nose. Jurgensen Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
Tax Payer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tax Payer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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 Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
Tax Payer scores with a sloppy right hand. Jurgensen Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Tax Payer throws a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Tax Payer misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer blocks a low kick nicely.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tax Payer's head backwards.
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tax Payer. Tax Payer obviously looking to wear him down.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tax Payer was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez. #T1#
Good shot there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jurgensen Sanchez! But no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tax Payer. Tax Payer obviously looking to wear him down.
Tax Payer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tax Payer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tax Payer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Tax Payer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jurgensen Sanchez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Jurgensen Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Tax Payer wants to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down by chopping away at his legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a straight right by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands an overhand right.#T2#
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez does it's job there.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Jurgensen Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Finnish Tax Payer is winning the standup battle so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Tax Payer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tax Payer tried to counter with a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoided it.
A jab from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Tax Payer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez lunges at Tax Payer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tax Payer's hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a head kick. Tax Payer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jurgensen Sanchez in his tracks.
Tax Payer ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily. #T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tax Payer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good exchange - Tax Payer coming out on top.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Tax Payer.
The fighters circling - Tax Payer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tax Payer connects with a high kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tax Payer blocks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and Tax Payer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Tax Payer defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tax Payer thuds a left hand into Jurgensen Sanchez's body.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tax Payer misses with a wild combination.
As Tax Payer backs off Jurgensen Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Tax Payer manages to avoid it all.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Tax Payer off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Tax Payer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jurgensen Sanchez! But no joy.
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 Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tax Payer lands a nice hook to Jurgensen Sanchez's body. Jurgensen Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tax Payer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jurgensen Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tax Payer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the head kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Tax Payer throws a body kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Tax Payer had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Jurgensen Sanchez does no damage.
Tax Payer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot that snaps Jurgensen Sanchez's head back.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Tax Payer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tax Payer.
Tax Payer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tax Payer misses with a looping left.
Tax Payer is looking to land body kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer is wise to it.
Tax Payer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jurgensen Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Jurgensen Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Tax Payer moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Tax Payer throws a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tax Payer. That's going to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Tax Payer throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Tax Payer tries to work over Jurgensen Sanchez's front leg with a kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Tax Payer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Tax Payer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Tax Payer moves away and avoids it.
Tax Payer looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination but Tax Payer avoids it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good hook to Tax Payer's body.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tax Payer.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tax Payer is able to avoid easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
Tax Payer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tax Payer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Tax Payer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Tax Payer.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer connects with a solid leg kick.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
Jurgensen Sanchez thinks about the counter body kick.
Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer connects with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer avoids the head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Tax Payer misses with a head kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a head kick. Tax Payer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tax Payer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tax Payer lands a body shot.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Tax Payer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Tax Payer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Jurgensen Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a nice body kick.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a quick counter leg kick but Tax Payer is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez misses the target.
Tax Payer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Finnish Tax Payer.
Well Tax Payer 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Railio vs Frewin
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
White misses with a left hand
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
A big right from White misses.
Barron White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from White misses the target.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mountain slips a jab from White.
As White backs off Mountain throws a huge counter combo but White manages to avoid it all.
A punch combination from Mountain misses.
White misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts White, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Mountain moves into range and connects with a jab.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mountain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White misses with a body shot.
White misses with a looping left.
Mountain appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Mountain misses its intended target.
White tries to score with a low kick but Mountain moves his leg out of the way.
White stuns Mountain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
White scores with a jab to the head.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mountain staying out of range there.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Mountain is predictable there
and White counters with a low kick, right behind Mountain 's knee. #T2#
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
White misses with a looping left.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
White misses with a hook. Mountain ducked under it nicely.
Mountain slips a jab from White.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
White wants to land a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain throws a counter combo.
White throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mountain counters with a nice leg kick.
Mountain blocks a jab.
White lands the left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Tauski Mountain's cut even more.
White misses with a hook.
A low kick from White misses
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
White tries a low kick but Mountain avoids it.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Mountain misses with a body kick.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Mountain counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mountain on the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Tauski Mountain's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
White jabs Mountain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mountain misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as White checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
White lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#Tauski Mountain's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice body kick there by White.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Mountain is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! White had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
White throws a poor cross that misses
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barron White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tauski Mountain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
White scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mountain blocks a jab.
White throws a jab when Mountain was well out of range.
Mountain swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White lands with an uppercut that bounces Mountain off the cage and back into range.
White takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
White lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
White throws a push kick but Mountain slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Mountain tries a quick counter leg kick but White is wise to it.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mountain counters with a straight right hand.
White keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White throws out a loose jab but Mountain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tauski Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
White throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Mountain does a little dance to reset his feet.
White throws a good cross that connects.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barron White!
Our winner, Barron White, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1064 Diggs vs McCarthy
Date: Mar 29, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Trollslayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Finlayson throws a looping overhand right but Trollslayer ducks down to avoid it.
Finlayson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Finlayson connects with a looping right hand.
Trollslayer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Finlayson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trollslayer's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Trollslayer ducked under it nicely.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finlayson throws a good cross that connects.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Torhte Finlayson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finlayson lands with an uppercut that bounces Trollslayer off the cage and back into range.
Trollslayer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Finlayson.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Finlayson.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
Finlayson misses with a straight right.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
Trollslayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice jab there from Finlayson.
Trollslayer takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Finlayson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Trollslayer defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finlayson sprawls and moves away.
Finlayson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trollslayer blocks a jab.
Finlayson tests Trollslayer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trollslayer ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.#T4#
Finlayson connects with the punch.
Finlayson clobbers Trollslayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Trollslayer slips the punch.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer staying out of range there.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Trollslayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Trollslayer walks into a left hand.
Finlayson throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
Trollslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Finlayson regains half guard, as Trollslayer was trying to land strikes.
Finlayson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Finlayson to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer. #T1#
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Finlayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Finlayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Finlayson seems keen to control Trollslayer's posture.
Trollslayer postures up and lands a big shot to Finlayson's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trollslayer is fighting to break Finlayson's control of his arms but Finlayson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Finlayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Finlayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Finlayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Finlayson wants to sweep here but Trollslayer controlling him for the moment.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Finlayson stands and throws Trollslayer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trollslayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Finlayson off and has taken his back!#T3#
Trollslayer is trying to stick to Finlayson's back but Finlayson is turning into Trollslayer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trollslayer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Finlayson.
Trollslayer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trollslayer keeping full guard, as Finlayson tries to pass.
Trollslayer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trollslayer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Trollslayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finlayson is one step ahead there.
Finlayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finlayson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Trollslayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trollslayer feinted with a counter takedown.
Finlayson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trollslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Trollslayer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Finlayson scores with a jab. Trollslayer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Trollslayer walks into a jab.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Finlayson.
Finlayson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson misses with a straight left.
Trollslayer tries to counter with a takedown but Finlayson is quick to defend against it.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finlayson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finlayson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Finlayson misses with a hook #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trollslayer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trollslayer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finlayson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trollslayer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trollslayer stopping the sweep attempt from Finlayson.
Trollslayer throws a strike but Finlayson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trollslayer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Finlayson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Trollslayer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Trollslayer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Trollslayer wants to improve his position but instead Finlayson has moved into half guard.
Finlayson controlling the pace.
Trollslayer punching from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trollslayer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Finlayson content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Finlayson throws an overhand right that lands on Trollslayer's shoulder, as Trollslayer tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Torhte Finlayson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Trollslayer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finlayson cracks Trollslayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trollslayer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finlayson cracks Trollslayer with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finlayson won't be happy with that.
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.#T1#
Trollslayer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Check out the look on Trollslayer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Finlayson's temple.
Trollslayer is putting a hurting on Finlayson here, landing some big shots from side control. #ROC#Finlayson is rocked!
Trollslayer cracks Finlayson with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Trollslayer immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Finlayson is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Trollslayer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: C287: Anderson vs Lehto III
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Aalto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aalto takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Aalto throws a jab when Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range.
Aalto swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Aalto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aalto slips under a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aalto avoids the head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Aalto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Aalto avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aalto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Aalto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Aalto avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
Aalto is looking to counter punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Aalto walks into a jab.
Aalto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Jurgensen Sanchez looks to move away, Aalto throws a big counter combo but Jurgensen Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a jab.
Aalto misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez's corner calls for a 1-2. Jurgensen Sanchez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Aalto backpedaling.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aalto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jurgensen Sanchez can pounce on him.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aalto at a distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a lovely overhand right.
Aalto throws a body shot but no joy.
Aalto misses with a two punch combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aalto takes one on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Aalto throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it.
Aalto blocks a leg kick.
Aalto slips under a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Aalto throws a head kick that half lands. #T3#
Aalto lands a really nice looking cross but Jurgensen Sanchez seems unphased.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jurgensen Sanchez. That did some damage!
Aalto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aalto.
Aalto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Aalto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good hook to Aalto's body.
Some wild striking there from Aalto.
Aalto lands a really nice looking cross but Jurgensen Sanchez seems unphased. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aalto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aalto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jurgensen Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Aalto throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aalto. That did some damage!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aalto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a kick to the temple. Aalto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Jurgensen Sanchez wants to slow Aalto down by chopping away at his legs.
Aalto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range and Aalto settles back down.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Aalto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aalto connects with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a combination
letting Aalto counter with a right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aalto misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Aalto.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aalto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Aalto looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aalto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jurgensen Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
Aalto walks into a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aalto staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Good work by Jurgensen Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Aalto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd cheers as Jurgensen Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aalto doesn't seem phased though.
Aalto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aalto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Aalto misses.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
An inside leg kick from Aalto misses.
Aalto tries a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aalto's head backwards.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Aalto's ribs.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aalto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aalto is looking to counter with head kicks.
Aalto misses the jab.
Aalto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with the punch.
Aalto walks into a jab.#T3#
Aalto throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez punishes Aalto's body with a nice straight punch.
Aalto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aalto loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aalto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez works Aalto's body with a nice hook.
Aalto throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aalto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with an uppercut that bounces Aalto off the cage and back into range.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Aalto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jurgensen Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Aalto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Aalto is just out of range.
And Aalto counters with a quick kick to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Aalto throws a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aalto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aalto jabs Jurgensen Sanchez right on the nose. Jurgensen Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
Aalto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aalto checks a low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to Aalto's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Aalto throws the left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Aalto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an off balance right hand
and Aalto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aalto can pounce on him.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aalto dodges the punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Aalto misses with a two punch combination.
Aalto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Aalto moved out of range nicely.
Aalto slips under a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A swing and a miss from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aalto.#T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aalto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Aalto throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A nice combination there by Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Aalto lands but Jurgensen Sanchez takes it in his stride.
Nice jab there from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Aalto lands with a shot to the body.
Aalto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aalto in his tracks.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to score with a low kick but Aalto moves his leg out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez. That's going to slow Aalto down.
Aalto scores with a sloppy right hand. Jurgensen Sanchez should have avoided that one.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a low kick but Aalto avoids it.
And Aalto counters with a quick kick to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Aalto moves out of range.
It looked like Aalto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A left lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aalto throws a body kick that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Aalto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aalto scores with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aalto's hands.
Jurgensen Sanchez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aalto circles away quickly and effectively.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Aalto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez works over Aalto's head and body with a nice combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aalto scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez - that will leave a mark!
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aalto misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Aalto throws a right and a left that Jurgensen Sanchez avoids nicely. #T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Aalto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a head kick. Aalto smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jurgensen Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aalto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Aalto's head but Aalto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aalto throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Aalto misses with an uppercut.
Aalto blocks a jab.
Aalto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aalto blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Aalto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Jurgensen Sanchez looks to move away, Aalto throws a big counter combo but Jurgensen Sanchez just gets out of the way.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
Our winner, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 298 Williams vs Yasha
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Akhtankhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Asakura cracks Akhtankhanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Asakura missing with a left hand there. Akhtankhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Asakura moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab to the body
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Asakura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asakura there as he acknowledges the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Asakura moves out of range.
Asakura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asakura tries a head kick but it misses.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Asakura moved out of range.
Asakura connects with a solid leg kick.
Asakura throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura lands with an uppercut that bounces Akhtankhanov off the cage and back into range.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Asakura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asakura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Asakura.
Asakura is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Asakura looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Asakura loads up on a big right hand but Akhtankhanov slips the punch.
Asakura walks into a straight right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Asakura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov cracks Asakura with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Asakura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target. #T2#
Akhtankhanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Asakura misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a leg kick but Asakura saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a combination
and Asakura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Asakura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Asakura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asakura tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Asakura has time to react.
Asakura throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Asakura moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Asakura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Asakura feints and then cracks Akhtankhanov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Akhtankhanov down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asakura 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 Akhtankhanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akhtankhanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Asakura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Asakura moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Asakura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asakura.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Asakura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.#CL#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Asakura tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asakura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asakura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow.
Akhtankhanov tries to break free but Asakura pushes him back against the cage.
Asakura lands a nice shot to the body.
Asakura lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Asakura tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Asakura tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the head.
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura misses with some punches. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Asakura checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asakura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akhtankhanov counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Asakura misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
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 Kotaro Asakura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Akhtankhanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
A big right from Asakura misses.
Akhtankhanov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Asakura has Akhtankhanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Akhtankhanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Asakura won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Asakura fails to land.
Akhtankhanov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Asakura up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov blocking some punches.
Asakura lands an elbow just above Akhtankhanov 's eye. #T1#
Asakura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Asakura lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has been cut.
Asakura lands with a light punch inside.
Asakura lands with a short shot to the head.
Asakura lands with a right to the head.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Asakura can't find room to land a body shot as Akhtankhanov controls the action.
Akhtankhanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Asakura has double underhooks.
Kotaro Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asakura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura prevents Akhtankhanov from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Asakura. #T2##BC2#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch.
Asakura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura works the jab nicely.
Asakura throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asakura throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
Asakura scoring well with a low kick there.
Asakura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Akhtankhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Asakura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Asakura misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Asakura blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut. Asakura saw that one coming.
Asakura defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Asakura slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Akhtankhanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Asakura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Asakura with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Asakura.
Asakura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asakura looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Asakura.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Asakura misses its intended target. #CL#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
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!
Akhtankhanov is trying to push Asakura away but Asakura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Akhtankhanov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asakura.
Asakura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akhtankhanov.
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Akhtankhanov blocks a body shot from Asakura.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Asakura tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Asakura back against the cage.
Asakura working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asakura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Asakura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Asakura struggles to land a body shot inside as Akhtankhanov controls his hands.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kotaro Asakura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aslanbek Akhtankhanov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Asakura is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Akhtankhanov stalks Asakura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asakura's face. Asakura staggers backwards, shaken.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Asakura as he checks the leg kick.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Kotaro Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asakura scores with a punch to the head.
Akhtankhanov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akhtankhanov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Asakura's front leg but catches the back leg as Asakura tries to avoid it.
Asakura moves out of range of the strikes.
Asakura misses with a hook.
Asakura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akhtankhanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
and Asakura counters with a nice body kick.
Asakura jabs Akhtankhanov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Akhtankhanov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asakura.
Asakura throws a wild body kick that Akhtankhanov sees coming a mile off.
Asakura closes the distance but Akhtankhanov moves to the side
and Akhtankhanov counters with a straight right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Asakura.
Akhtankhanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Asakura clobbers Akhtankhanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asakura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Asakura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Asakura moves in looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him off.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asakura. Asakura obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asakura throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Asakura blocks a low kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Asakura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asakura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akhtankhanov can do to turn this around?
Asakura just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Asakura drops his hands momentarily and Akhtankhanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asakura throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with an inside leg kick.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akhtankhanov.
Asakura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Asakura throws a right hand that Akhtankhanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Akhtankhanov also avoids with ease.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
A punch combination from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asakura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Asakura half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asakura.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asakura.
Asakura tries to clinch but Akhtankhanov is having none of it. #T3#
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Asakura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asakura counters with an outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asakura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back to recover.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Asakura sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Asakura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asakura thumps Akhtankhanov with a low kick.
Asakura tests Akhtankhanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Asakura forces Akhtankhanov back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Asakura - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Akhtankhanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Asakura lands with a hook. Akhtankhanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asakura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Asakura wants to clinch
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Asakura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook. Asakura ducked under it nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Asakura jumps back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotaro Asakura!
Our winner, Kotaro Asakura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Crunch! Tavares slams his shin into Exotic's torso.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic catches Tavares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Exotic lands with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic cracks Tavares with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tavares defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Exotic jabs Tavares to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic defending well as Tavares loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
And Exotic counters with a quick kick to the body but Tavares blocks it.
Exotic slips a straight right by Tavares.
A swing and a miss from Tavares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavares misses the jab.
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tavares.#T1#
Tavares will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Exotic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Tavares throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic stuns Tavares with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Exotic scores with a nice body kick.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Exotic counters with a nice right hand that sends Tavares toppling to the canvas! Tavares scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Exotic finish him?!#ROC#Tavares is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Tavares throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a thumping low kick.
Tavares seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Exotic.
Exotic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Exotic lands with a straight right. Tavares didn't see that one coming.
Tavares falls off balance throwing a combination
and Exotic scores with a counter punch that sends Tavares to the canvas! Exotic smells blood - he's punishing Tavares with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tavares has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Exotic!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Exotic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1060 Rozhkov vs Seigel
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Narloch clobbers Trollslayer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Narloch scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Balin Trollslayer has been cut.
Narloch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trollslayer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Narloch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Narloch throws a shot from downtown. Trollslayer moves away and avoids it.
Leandro Narloch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer walks into a stiff left hand from Narloch.
A swing and a miss from Narloch.
Trollslayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Narloch throws a jab when Trollslayer was well out of range.
Trollslayer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trollslayer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trollslayer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narloch sprawls and moves away.
Narloch misses with a right hand #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Narloch wants to stand and escape but Trollslayer is having none of it.
Trollslayer postures up in Narloch's guard and throws a big left but Narloch blocks it.
Narloch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Trollslayer is controlling him. #T2#
Narloch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer prevents Narloch from getting back to his feet.
Trollslayer landing with the ground and pound.
Trollslayer landing some decent shots from guard.
Trollslayer loads up on a big left hand. Narloch felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Trollslayer looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Narloch can't hide his disappointment, as Trollslayer celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: C282: Marley vs Haggar
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferkingstad moves away.
Ferkingstad listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Ferkingstad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferkingstad misses with a few strikes there.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Ferkingstad moves out of range easily.
Ferkingstad is looking to counter the offense by Jurgensen Sanchez and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad backing away here, and Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferkingstad staying out of range there.#T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ferkingstad staying out of range there.
Ferkingstad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferkingstad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferkingstad takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ferkingstad dodges the punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Ferkingstad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab.
Ferkingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Ferkingstad is predictable there
and Jurgensen Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Ferkingstad misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Ferkingstad's shoulder, as Ferkingstad tries to avoid the shot.
Ferkingstad tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jurgensen Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
A punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Ferkingstad misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferkingstad looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
As Ferkingstad backs off Jurgensen Sanchez throws a huge counter combo but Ferkingstad manages to avoid it all.
Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Ferkingstad loads up on a big left hand.
Ferkingstad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jurgensen Sanchez!
Ferkingstad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Ferkingstad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Ferkingstad loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target. #T3#
Ferkingstad cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to bum rush Ferkingstad with a series of wild strikes but Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ferkingstad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Ferkingstad has Jurgensen Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Ferkingstad lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferkingstad. #BC2#
Jurgensen Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Ferkingstad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Ferkingstad moves forwards but Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad feints and then cracks Jurgensen Sanchez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Ferkingstad tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but Ferkingstad manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Ferkingstad looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Good work by Jurgensen Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ferkingstad tries to clinch up but Jurgensen Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Ferkingstad missing with a left hand there. Jurgensen Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferkingstad is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferkingstad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ferkingstad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Ferkingstad ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez punishes Ferkingstad's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferkingstad lands with a straight right. Jurgensen Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Ferkingstad defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ferkingstad.#T1#
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez thumps Ferkingstad with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Ferkingstad avoids it easily.#CL#
Ferkingstad drives through and clinches with Jurgensen Sanchez against the cage.
Jurgensen Sanchez stalling the fight.
Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferkingstad lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ferkingstad fails to land.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Ferkingstad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jurgensen Sanchez backwards.
Ferkingstad tries a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Ferkingstad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jurgensen Sanchez backwards. #BC2#
Jurgensen Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Ferkingstad moves away and avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to Ferkingstad's midsection.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferkingstad scores with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferkingstad tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Ferkingstad was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A big right from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Ferkingstad jabs Jurgensen Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ferkingstad lands a head shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab. #T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Ferkingstad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferkingstad misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ferkingstad.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferkingstad looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Ferkingstad to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a series of strikes that have Ferkingstad backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferkingstad lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Ferkingstad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferkingstad throws out the jab.
Ferkingstad misses with a left hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Ferkingstad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.#T4#
A slow jab from Ferkingstad misses its intended target.
Jurgensen Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferkingstad with a body shot.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferkingstad should have avoided that one.
Ferkingstad missing with a left hand there. Jurgensen Sanchez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferkingstad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ferkingstad tries to score with a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferkingstad avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Ferkingstad blocks it.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Ferkingstad counters with a good low kick that Jurgensen Sanchez was not able to check.
Ferkingstad throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez punishes Ferkingstad's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Ferkingstad sees coming a mile off.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Ferkingstad's ribs.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice combination. Ferkingstad backs away looking to recover.
Ferkingstad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferkingstad under the eye.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ferkingstad fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jurgensen Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jurgensen Sanchez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ferkingstad misses with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Ferkingstad avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Ferkingstad misses.
A solid body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight right.
Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but Ferkingstad avoids it.
Ferkingstad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferkingstad checks a leg kick nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Ferkingstad.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to slow Ferkingstad down with leg kicks.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferkingstad. That's going to slow Jurgensen Sanchez down.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkingstad.#T3#
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferkingstad throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking for the big counter here.
You can see that Jurgensen Sanchez has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Ferkingstad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez works over Ferkingstad's head and body with a nice combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferkingstad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ferkingstad slips a jab and a cross from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#That has opened up Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut even more.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ferkingstad blocks a jab.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad lands a jab.#ROC#Jurgensen Sanchez is rocked!
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the body.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad slips a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Ferkingstad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferkingstad seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ferkingstad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferkingstad looks to throw the jab but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferkingstad throws a nice outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Boma
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Barboza keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barboza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barboza lands a nice leg kick that just misses White's sensitive parts.
Barboza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barboza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from White misses.
Barboza steps in with a hook that catches White right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Barboza follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! White looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bento Barboza!
Bento Barboza decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Tosen throws a series of punches but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a counter right but Tosen avoids it with no problem.
Tosen throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice hook to Tosen's body. Tosen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Tosen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Tosen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Tosen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tosen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tosen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jurgensen Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tosen scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range. #T1#
Tosen scores with a hook.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tosen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Tosen counters with a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Tosen's shoulder, as Tosen tries to avoid the shot.
Tosen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Tosen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Tosen motions for Jurgensen Sanchez to come forward. Tosen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.
Tosen throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tosen misses with a straight right.
Tosen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Tosen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tosen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Tosen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tosen scores with a jab to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Tosen throws a big counter combination but Jurgensen Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right hand that Tosen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tosen also avoids with ease.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Tosen moves out of range easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Tosen loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosen.
Tosen throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Nice jab there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tosen has time to react.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jurgensen Sanchez catches Tosen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A jab lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to Tosen's midsection.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick but Tosen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tosen misses the target.
A punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tosen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the head kick by Tosen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Tosen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez is predictable there
and Tosen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tosen misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tosen looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tosen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
A lazy left from Jurgensen Sanchez finds it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Tosen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tosen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Tosen tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Tosen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez stuns Tosen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the body kick. #T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tosen walks into a stiff left hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Jurgensen Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tosen looks to land a body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tosen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tosen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tosen's head.
Tosen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tosen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Tosen connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Tosen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Tosen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tosen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tosen.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Tosen's ribs.
Tosen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
Tosen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tosen throws a wild body kick that Jurgensen Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen scores with a jab. Jurgensen Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tosen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick but Tosen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tosen looks to land a body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Tosen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the jab.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tosen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tosen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jurgensen Sanchez 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.
Tosen scores with a jab. Jurgensen Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez stuns Tosen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tosen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tosen tests Jurgensen Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tosen counters with a body kick that stops Jurgensen Sanchez in his tracks momentarily.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick but Tosen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tosen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Tosen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
It appears Tosen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tosen.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Tosen with an open hand slap.
Tosen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to bum rush Tosen with a series of wild strikes but Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Tosen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tosen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Tosen's ribs.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good standup being displayed there by Jurgensen Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tosen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tosen's head.
A left and a right from Jurgensen Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination. Tosen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut
letting Tosen counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to bum rush Tosen with a series of wild strikes but Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen moves forwards but Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Tosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tosen at a distance.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Jurgensen Sanchez does no damage.
Tosen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tosen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Tosen's belly button to the back.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick from Tosen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the head kick by Tosen. #T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Tosen.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tosen's head.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tosen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tosen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jurgensen Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez finds it's way through Tosen's defenses.
Jurgensen Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Tosen with an uppercut!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Tosen saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!

Event: SYN 1057 Prometheus vs Rozhkov
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Burnett. Trollslayer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Burnett connects with a crisp jab.
Trollslayer slips under a jab.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burnett cracks Trollslayer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Burnett takes a swing at Trollslayer's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer moves out of range as Burnett strikes.
Trollslayer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trollslayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Burnett misses with an uppercut.
Trollslayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burnett misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a single leg into guard. Burnett didn't expect that.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Trollslayer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer with a nice head shot there.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Burnett has control of Trollslayer's left arm, preventing Trollslayer from doing any damage. #T2#
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burnett's head.
Trollslayer working some strikes from top position.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.#T3#
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trollslayer throwing strikes from guard but Burnett blocks nicely.
Trollslayer scoring with some ground and pound.
Burnett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trollslayer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trollslayer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trollslayer throws a big right hand that misses.
Trollslayer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burnett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burnett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer with a nice head shot there.
Trollslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Burnett has wrist control.
Trollslayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burnett's head.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trollslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Trollslayer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Trollslayer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trollslayer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
A cross from Burnett lands.
A jab from Burnett misses.
Trollslayer attempts a counter takedown but Burnett avoids it well and moves away.
Burnett throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Trollslayer counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnett tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trollslayer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trollslayer in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Trollslayer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burnett is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Trollslayer throws an elbow but Burnett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Trollslayer looks up at the clock and then as Burnett takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trollslayer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Trollslayer cracks Burnett with a big elbow.
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Trollslayer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burnett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Trollslayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trollslayer working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#Burnett is rocked!
Trollslayer 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.
Burnett defending against the ground and pound.
Burnett defending against the ground and pound.
Trollslayer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burnett is avoiding damage well.
Burnett parries the strikes from Trollslayer easily there. Trollslayer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burnett to escape.
Trollslayer throws an elbow but Burnett slips to the side and avoids it well.
Trollslayer working the body and head with strikes.
Burnett is still in real trouble! Can Trollslayer finish him?
Trollslayer working the ground and pound but Burnett is defending the strikes.
Burnett seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Trollslayer throws an elbow but Burnett slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Trollslayer crashes against the mat.
Burnett dodges the ground and pound from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Trollslayer working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trollslayer lands an elbow.
Trollslayer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Trollslayer lands some shots froms side control.
Trollslayer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Trollslayer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burnett defending against the ground and pound.
Trollslayer grinds an elbow into Burnett's temple.
Burnett is breathing heavily.
Trollslayer fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T3#
Trollslayer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burnett sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Burnett managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnett can do to turn this around?
Burnett struggling a bit here.
Trollslayer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Trollslayer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burnett is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Trollslayer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A big shot lands for Trollslayer! That's hurt Burnett! Will he recover? Trollslayer fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer retains his super heavyweight title!

Event: SYN 1056 Danger vs McGuire II
Date: Feb 16, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Sarethi drives through and clinches with Tavares against the cage.
Sarethi lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarethi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarethi misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sarethi.
Tavares lands a right hand.
I was talking to Tavares's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tavares blocking some punches.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Sarethi uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Tavares manages to break the clinch.
Salyn Sarethi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Sarethi throws a series of punches but Tavares avoids them all with ease.
Tavares misses with a hook.#CL2#
Sarethi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tavares lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarethi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
A head punch on the inside from Sarethi fails to land.
Sarethi lands with a left to the head.
Tavares scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavares misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Tavares as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares. #T1#
Sarethi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sarethi has a couple of punches blocked by Tavares.
Tavares blocks a body shot from Sarethi.
Sarethi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Tavares on the inside.
Sarethi struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavares controls his hands. #BC#
Tavares breaks the clinch.
Tavares lands the left hand.#CUT#It looks like Salyn Sarethi has been cut.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Sarethi missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sarethi slips under a jab from Tavares.
Sarethi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Sarethi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sarethi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sarethi tries to clinch up.
Sarethi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sarethi feints and then cracks Tavares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tavares down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares lands an overhand right.#T2#
Tavares cracks Sarethi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tavares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sarethi has time to react.#ROC#Sarethi is rocked!
Sarethi misses with a head kick.
And Tavares counters with a quick kick to the body but Sarethi blocks it.
Sarethi is still on wobbly legs! Can Tavares finish him?
Sarethi misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a good low kick that Sarethi was not able to check.
Tavares drops Sarethi with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sarethi! Tavares dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
Our winner, Manny Tavares, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C277: Kreischer vs Marley
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Aalto looks to throw a body kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aalto lands a two punch combo.
Aalto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aalto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Aalto slips under a jab.
Aalto throws a head kick that misses.
Aalto lands with a nice body punch.
Aalto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aalto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from Jurgensen Sanchez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aalto looks to throw the jab but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Aalto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice hook to Aalto's body. Aalto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez motions for Aalto to come forward. Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aalto avoids the head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aalto throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Aalto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aalto throws a solid leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Aalto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto is looking to wear down Jurgensen Sanchez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aalto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jurgensen Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Aalto moves out of range of the body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with the combination. #T2#
Nice body punch from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aalto moves out of range of the strikes.
Aalto jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Aalto.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jurgensen Sanchez!
Aalto connects with an inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Aalto moves away and avoids it.
Aalto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Aalto moves out of range.
Aalto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Aalto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Aalto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aalto loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.#T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Aalto strikes.
A nice side step and Jurgensen Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aalto lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jurgensen Sanchez will feel that in the morning.
Aalto throws a series of punches but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Aalto misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Aalto throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
That kick from Jurgensen Sanchez tenderised Aalto's leg. Aalto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Aalto looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good body shot into Aalto's ribs.#T4#
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto throws out a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range and Aalto only half commits.
Jurgensen Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto moves out of range of the body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Aalto swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Jurgensen Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aalto.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jurgensen Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aalto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aalto. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aalto misses with a wild body shot.
Aalto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that round.
That's time! Aalto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Aalto throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Aalto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aalto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aalto ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto is looking to counter punch.
Aalto misses with a combination
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good hook to Aalto's body.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aalto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aalto throws a jab when Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range.
Aalto misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a nice strike.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a double jab
and Aalto counters with a series of strikes. Jurgensen Sanchez will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez with the inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that Aalto avoids nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto lands a high kick!
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Aalto might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Aalto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aalto misses the body punch
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a head kick by Aalto.
Aalto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Aalto.
Aalto has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aalto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Aalto's front leg but catches the back leg as Aalto tries to avoid it. #T2#
Aalto 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.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Aalto tests Jurgensen Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aalto was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Aalto is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aalto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jurgensen Sanchez at a distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook. Aalto ducked under it nicely.
Aalto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on Jurgensen Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
A low kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Aalto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jurgensen Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Aalto.
Aalto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aalto wants to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Aalto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Aalto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jurgensen Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Aalto is out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez settles back down.
Aalto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aalto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aalto. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Aalto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aalto looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a head kick by Aalto. #T4#
Aalto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jurgensen Sanchez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aalto throws the kick towards the body but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Aalto throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Aalto moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aalto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to chop away at Aalto's legs.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Aalto moves out of range easily.
Aalto takes one to the chin there.
Aalto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aalto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aalto swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice shot that snaps Aalto's head back.
Aalto tries a head kick but it misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aalto scores with a shot to the body.
Aalto moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A cross from Jurgensen Sanchez lands.
A swing and a miss from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
Aalto slips under a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto misses with a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aalto throws a sloppy head kick and Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aalto thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right hand that Aalto ducks under and follows up with a left that Aalto also avoids with ease.#T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Aalto misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Aalto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Aalto moves out of range easily.
Aalto is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some wild striking there from Aalto.
Aalto misses the jab.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aalto checks a leg kick nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Aalto jabs at Jurgensen Sanchez's body.
Aalto moves out of range of the body kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Aalto checks a leg kick.
Aalto lands a jab.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Aalto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aalto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Aalto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aalto just misses with a punch to the body.
Aalto swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aalto swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Aalto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab and a cross from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aalto manages to avoid it.
Aalto throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Jurgensen Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
Michael Aalto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aalto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the head kick by Aalto.
Aalto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aalto.
Aalto scores with a hook to the body. Jurgensen Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Aalto misses its intended target.
Aalto misses with a body shot.
Aalto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross.
Aalto lands a jab to Jurgensen Sanchez's midsection.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination but Aalto avoids it well.
Aalto is looking to counter with head kicks.
Aalto misses with a jab to the body
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a body kick. Aalto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the body kick from Aalto. #T4#
Aalto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aalto throws a head kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a straight right. Aalto didn't see that one coming.
Aalto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.#CUT#It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aalto tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice side step and Jurgensen Sanchez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aalto takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aalto.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Aalto's belly button to the back.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aalto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that Aalto avoids nicely.
Aalto tries to move into range but Jurgensen Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!

Event: DMMA 290 Morrison vs Dragneel
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick, looking for Big Mouth's leg but Big Mouth calmly moves out of range.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Big Mouth gets the takedown into side control.
Akhtankhanov is trying to escape the position but Big Mouth is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Big Mouth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Akhtankhanov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Big Mouth decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Big Mouth's head but Big Mouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook.
Big Mouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Akhtankhanov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Akhtankhanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Big Mouth is one step ahead there.
Big Mouth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Akhtankhanov has Big Mouth pulled in close to control his posture.
Akhtankhanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Big Mouth is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
It looks like Big Mouth might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Big Mouth drives through and clinches with Akhtankhanov against the cage.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Big Mouth fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Big Mouth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Big Mouth won't allow it.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Big Mouth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Big Mouth tries to work over Akhtankhanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akhtankhanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Big Mouth throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth 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#
A low kick from Big Mouth misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Big Mouth counter with a right hand.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Big Mouth with a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot.
Big Mouth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a series of strikes. Big Mouth will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Big Mouth closes the distance and clinches.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the head.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with some punches.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Akhtankhanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Big Mouth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Big Mouth tries to land a knee to the head but Akhtankhanov blocks with his arms.
Akhtankhanov prevents a body shot from Big Mouth.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth tries to land knees in the clinch but Akhtankhanov avoids the damage to the body.
Big Mouth using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Akhtankhanov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Big Mouth has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akhtankhanov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Big Mouth can turn it around.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
Big Mouth tries to land a knee to the head but Akhtankhanov blocks with his arms.
Akhtankhanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Big Mouth scores with a shot to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Big Mouth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akhtankhanov is trying to push Big Mouth away but Big Mouth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Big Mouth.
Come on Akhtankhanov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth letting Akhtankhanov take a breather here.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Mouth throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Big Mouth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Akhtankhanov will feel that in the morning.
Big Mouth lands with a kick to the temple. Akhtankhanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Big Mouth throws a half hearted mid kick.
Big Mouth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Big Mouth avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Big Mouth wants to clinch
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Big Mouth misses.
Big Mouth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Big Mouth blocks it.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Big Mouth's front leg with a kick but Big Mouth checks it.
Nice body kick there by Big Mouth.#T4#
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Big Mouth looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Big Mouth moves into range and clinches up with Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Akhtankhanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Big Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Big Mouth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Big Mouth misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth tries a body shot but Akhtankhanov blocks it.
Big Mouth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Mouth working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov blocks the elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasha Big Mouth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Big Mouth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Big Mouth defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Big Mouth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target. #CL2#
Big Mouth instigates a clinch.
Big Mouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Big Mouth swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov is trying to force a seperation but Big Mouth has the dominant position.
Big Mouth throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Big Mouth back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth has a couple of punches blocked by Akhtankhanov. #BC#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akhtankhanov throws a lazy right hand but Big Mouth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Big Mouth moves into the clinch.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akhtankhanov's elbow. #BC#
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akhtankhanov lands a jab to the head. #CL2#
Big Mouth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Big Mouth - that landed with a thud.
Big Mouth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Big Mouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Big Mouth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akhtankhanov backwards.
Big Mouth misses with an elbow strike.
Big Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Big Mouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Akhtankhanov is looking for a counter combo.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Big Mouth is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down. #CL2#
Big Mouth rushes Akhtankhanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Big Mouth misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Big Mouth.
Akhtankhanov tries to break the clinch but Big Mouth is controlling the position.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Big Mouth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Big Mouth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akhtankhanov is trying to force a seperation but Big Mouth has the dominant position.#BC#
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Big Mouth throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Big Mouth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akhtankhanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Big Mouth tries to counter by closing the distance.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice looking combination but Big Mouth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Big Mouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
Big Mouth throws a shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Big Mouth avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Big Mouth avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Big Mouth.
A shot to the liver by Big Mouth. Beautiful body shot.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
Some wild striking there from Akhtankhanov.
Big Mouth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Big Mouth misses with a hook
and Akhtankhanov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yasha Big Mouth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Big Mouth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akhtankhanov momentarily.
Big Mouth fails with the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasha Big Mouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Big Mouth 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
A very excited looking Yasha Big Mouth 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: C276: Billabong vs Malley
Date: Feb 04, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilson misses with a left hand
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Wilson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Wilson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jukassa defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Jukassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukassa! But no joy.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson thumps Jukassa with a low kick.
Wilson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Wilson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Jukassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jukassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukassa.
Jukassa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
A nice side step and Jukassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilson throws the kick towards the body but Jukassa avoids it.
It seemed like Jukassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Jukassa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jukassa throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Zett Jukassa has been cut.
Jukassa misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Wilson counters with a nice right hand that sends Jukassa toppling to the canvas! Jukassa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wilson finish him?!#ROC#Jukassa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Jukassa's jaw. Jukassa's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Wilson does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blade Wilson!
Blade Wilson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1052 Danger vs Williams II
Date: Feb 02, 2024

#R1#
Trollslayer defending well as Finlayson loads up on a big left hand.
Trollslayer with the counter takedown but Finlayson avoids it easily.
Trollslayer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finlayson.
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trollslayer was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Finlayson throws a looping overhand right but Trollslayer ducks down to avoid it.
Trollslayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finlayson defends it well.
Finlayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trollslayer manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Finlayson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trollslayer.
Trollslayer takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Trollslayer slips under a jab.
Trollslayer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Finlayson defends it well.
Finlayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finlayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Trollslayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Finlayson won't be happy with that.
Finlayson parries the strikes from Trollslayer easily there. Trollslayer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Finlayson to escape.
Trollslayer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Finlayson is avoiding damage well.
Check out the look on Trollslayer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Trollslayer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Finlayson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Finlayson regains half guard, as Trollslayer was trying to land strikes.
Trollslayer thows a huge punch but Finlayson dodges it nicely. #T2#
Finlayson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trollslayer.
Trollslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finlayson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trollslayer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Trollslayer scores with a big shot! Finlayson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Finlayson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer is the new super heavyweight champion!

Event: C273: Martin vs Gunnarsson
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to bum rush Jean Baptiste with a series of wild strikes but Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the jab.
Jean Baptiste cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jurgensen Sanchez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A low kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a swing at Jean Baptiste's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Jean Baptiste. #T1#
Jean Baptiste throws a good cross that connects.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Jean Baptiste has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jean Baptiste and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jurgensen Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste sizes up Jurgensen Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jurgensen Sanchez momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab. Jurgensen Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Jean Baptiste.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez only half commits.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste thows a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it
enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste wants to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Jurgensen Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good hook to Jean Baptiste's body.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jean Baptiste lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jean Baptiste tests Jurgensen Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jean Baptiste misses with a left hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a series of strikes. Jean Baptiste will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jean Baptiste walks into a left hand.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jurgensen Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jean Baptiste jabs at Jurgensen Sanchez's body.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook.
Jean Baptiste explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jean Baptiste fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jurgensen Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jean Baptiste takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sloppy strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez. Those never looked like landing.
Jean Baptiste closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jean Baptiste 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 Jurgensen Sanchez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jurgensen Sanchez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Jean Baptiste gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez prevents a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Jurgensen Sanchez controls the action.
A short uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Jurgensen Sanchez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jean Baptiste lands with a straight right. Jurgensen Sanchez didn't see that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab from Jean Baptiste.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a wild body kick that Jean Baptiste sees coming a mile off.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks for the body kick but Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
As Jurgensen Sanchez looks to move away, Jean Baptiste throws a big counter combo but Jurgensen Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jean Baptiste connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jurgensen Sanchez momentarily.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jean Baptiste.
Brady Jean Baptiste is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Jean Baptiste finds it's way through Jurgensen Sanchez's defenses.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jean Baptiste will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jean Baptiste darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jean Baptiste tries to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws out a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range and Jean Baptiste only half commits.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jean Baptiste momentarily.
Jurgensen Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jean Baptiste throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Jean Baptiste cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a good jab.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Jean Baptiste clinches up with Jurgensen Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a knee to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to control Jean Baptiste's arms but Jean Baptiste gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jurgensen Sanchez has his back to the cage. #T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jean Baptiste just leaning against Jurgensen Sanchez, taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Jurgensen Sanchez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jean Baptiste connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Jean Baptiste shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a combination. Jurgensen Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jurgensen Sanchez! But no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Jean Baptiste takes one on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice body kick.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab from Jean Baptiste.
A nice leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jean Baptiste tries to move into range but Jurgensen Sanchez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez wants to slow Jean Baptiste down by chopping away at his legs.
Jean Baptiste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jurgensen Sanchez.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head but Jean Baptiste sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Jean Baptiste attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jean Baptiste fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jean Baptiste scores with a punch to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a high kick!
Jean Baptiste motions for Jurgensen Sanchez to come forward. Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jean Baptiste keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Jurgensen Sanchez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jean Baptiste fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range and Jean Baptiste settles back down.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste dominated that second round.
That's time! Jean Baptiste's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jean Baptiste.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheers as Jurgensen Sanchez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jean Baptiste doesn't seem phased though.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a nice right hand.
Jean Baptiste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jean Baptiste scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jean Baptiste thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Jean Baptiste. Beautiful body shot.
Jean Baptiste walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
A low kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jean Baptiste really felt that one!
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Jean Baptiste loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jean Baptiste's head.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Jean Baptiste ducks down to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jean Baptiste gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jean Baptiste doesn't manage to clinch there - Jurgensen Sanchez circles away.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
A punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste obviously looking to wear him down.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a counter right but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jean Baptiste is able to avoid easily.
Jean Baptiste looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a series of punches but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Jean Baptiste.
A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez strikes.
Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Jurgensen Sanchez.
That kick from Jurgensen Sanchez tenderised Jean Baptiste's leg. Jean Baptiste is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jean Baptiste fails to land with a series of punches.
Jean Baptiste misses with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Jurgensen Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jean Baptiste changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Jurgensen Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Jean Baptiste with a nice calf kick.
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jurgensen Sanchez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Jean Baptiste moved away.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste scores with the left hand. Jurgensen Sanchez knows he should have avoided that one.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jurgensen Sanchez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jean Baptiste - the referee stops the clock and Jurgensen Sanchez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jean Baptiste. Jurgensen Sanchez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jean Baptiste throws a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a poor cross that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jean Baptiste slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara
Date: Jan 28, 2024

#R1#
Adamos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Adamos.#CUT#It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Adamos looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Tavares is looking to slow Adamos down with leg kicks.
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tavares with a jab.
Tavares lands a nice hook to Adamos's body. Adamos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adamos misses with a body shot.
Tavares throws a leg kick
and Adamos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Adamos has managed to clinch.
Tavares has a couple of punches blocked by Adamos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adamos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tavares wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adamos pushes Tavares back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adamos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tavares avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Adamos as the two fighters clinch. #T1#
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamos misses with the head strike.
Adamos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adamos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavares lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adamos.
Adamos prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Adamos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adamos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Adamos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Adamos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adamos misses with a knee to the head.
Adamos prevents a body shot from Tavares.
Tavares wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adamos lands a left hand.
A short right from Tavares on the inside.
Adamos misses with the head strike.
Adamos misses with a body punch.
Adamos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adamos digs a right hand underneath Tavares's ribcage. Tavares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Adamos.
Tavares looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamos.
Adamos working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavares.
Tavares has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adamos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tavares can turn it around.
Tavares misses with the head strike.
Tavares prevents a body shot from Adamos.
Tavares is trying to break free.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Adamos.
Adamos landing knees to the body.
Adamos is working Tavares over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamos.
Knees to the body from Adamos.
Tavares takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adamos throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adamos can't find room to land a body shot as Tavares controls the action.
Adamos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaress head.
Adamos blocking some punches.
Adamos working aggressively here.
Adamos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adamos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Adamos.
Nice body punch from Adamos - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Adamos misses with a punch to the body.
Adamos digs a right hand into Tavares's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tavares's gas tank.
Adamos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adamos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adamos gets through Tavares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adamos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adamos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adamos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tavares in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Adamos pushes Tavares back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Adamos.
Adamos misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Adamos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Adamos.
Adamos lands a shot to the body.
Adamos crunches a lovely knee into Tavares's ribcage.
Adamos lands a body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adamos obliges.
Adamos tries a body shot but Tavares blocks it.
Adamos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T4#
Tavares takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Adamos.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamos.
Knees to the body from Adamos.
A hook to the body from Adamos.
Adamos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adamos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adamos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adamos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adamos landing knees to the head. #ROC#Tavares is rocked!
Adamos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tavares is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamos finish him?
Adamos unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tavares! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Adamos is unloading with more strikes now! Tavares drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adrian Adamos!
A very excited looking Adrian Adamos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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